2007 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · VA07 MMU
2007 Mitsubishi L200 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 133,979 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA07 MMU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 133,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA07 MMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi L200 (VA07 MMU) between June 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
VA07 MMU Mileage History
- 10/06/201031,446 mi
- 14/06/201142,288 mi+10,842 mi
- 12/09/201256,457 mi+14,169 mi
- 25/09/201365,065 mi+8,608 mi
- 04/10/201365,187 mi+122 mi
- 11/11/201476,431 mi+11,244 mi
- 12/11/201476,431 mi
- 04/12/201584,569 mi+8,138 mi
- 13/07/201688,952 mi+4,383 mi
- 13/07/201688,952 mi
- 13/07/201794,307 mi+5,355 mi
- 17/07/201794,332 mi+25 mi
- 18/07/201896,845 mi+2,513 mi
- 05/07/201999,233 mi+2,388 mi
- 15/01/2021108,331 mi+9,098 mi
- 16/01/2021108,337 mi+6 mi
- 14/01/2022115,465 mi+7,128 mi
- 02/02/2022115,510 mi+45 mi
- 02/02/2022115,510 mi
- 27/01/2023116,863 mi+1,353 mi
- 27/01/2024121,384 mi+4,521 mi
- 01/02/2024121,502 mi+118 mi
- 04/02/2025128,086 mi+6,584 mi
- 02/02/2026133,965 mi+5,879 mi
- 05/02/2026133,979 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,549 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Overheating & Head Gasket Failure (Series 4)Serious
The 2.5 DI-D engine in the Series 4 is notoriously sensitive to cooling system health. Blocked radiators or failing water pumps quickly lead to overheating and head gasket failure, which can sometimes result in cracked cylinder heads.
- Suction Control Valve (SCV) FailureModerate
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- Chassis RustSerious
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