2003 Mitsubishi Canter 3.0L Diesel · NK53 GLJ
2003 Mitsubishi Canter (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 214,630 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CANTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2988cc
NK53 GLJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 214,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NK53 GLJ Mileage History
- 06/09/200637,691 mi
- 17/10/200751,863 mi+14,172 mi
- 03/10/200869,325 mi+17,462 mi
- 04/10/200869,335 mi+10 mi
- 13/02/200978,163 mi+8,828 mi
- 13/02/200978,163 mi
- 04/03/201092,609 mi+14,446 mi
- 05/03/201092,677 mi+68 mi
- 18/03/2011108,162 mi+15,485 mi
- 21/03/2011108,170 mi+8 mi
- 31/03/2012125,716 mi+17,546 mi
- 20/04/2012126,751 mi+1,035 mi
- 02/05/2013138,884 mi+12,133 mi
- 17/05/2013138,887 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2014147,676 mi+8,789 mi
- 21/05/2015151,577 mi+3,901 mi
- 28/05/2015151,579 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/2016157,139 mi+5,560 mi
- 06/06/2016157,140 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/2018166,841 mi+9,701 mi
- 20/11/2018166,850 mi+9 mi
- 18/12/2019173,537 mi+6,687 mi
- 22/12/2020173,399 mi-138 mi
- 22/12/2020173,399 mi
- 17/12/2021185,619 mi+12,220 mi
- 16/02/2023195,921 mi+10,302 mi
- 12/03/2024203,123 mi+7,202 mi
- 26/03/2024203,155 mi+32 mi
- 10/03/2025208,800 mi+5,645 mi
- 02/03/2026214,630 mi+5,830 mi
Average of roughly 9,081 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NK53 GLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Canter (NK53 GLJ) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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