2003 Mitsubishi L200 2.8L Diesel · VX53 WFA
2003 Mitsubishi L200 (2.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 114,387 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX53 WFA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 114,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX53 WFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi L200 (VX53 WFA) between December 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
VX53 WFA Mileage History
- 28/12/200610,311 mi
- 28/12/200610,311 mi
- 18/12/200715,983 mi+5,672 mi
- 18/12/200715,983 mi
- 09/12/200820,760 mi+4,777 mi
- 10/12/200820,763 mi+3 mi
- 22/12/200924,422 mi+3,659 mi
- 30/12/201026,340 mi+1,918 mi
- 15/12/201128,034 mi+1,694 mi
- 10/12/201231,049 mi+3,015 mi
- 10/12/201333,620 mi+2,571 mi
- 10/12/201435,655 mi+2,035 mi
- 10/12/201538,486 mi+2,831 mi
- 11/12/201538,486 mi
- 22/11/201641,707 mi+3,221 mi
- 22/12/201749,924 mi+8,217 mi
- 22/12/201749,924 mi
- 28/12/201863,289 mi+13,365 mi
- 18/12/201972,704 mi+9,415 mi
- 23/12/201972,783 mi+79 mi
- 29/12/202081,549 mi+8,766 mi
- 18/12/202192,899 mi+11,350 mi
- 29/01/202293,295 mi+396 mi
- 14/02/202399,719 mi+6,424 mi
- 24/02/202399,752 mi+33 mi
- 13/02/2024111,680 mi+11,928 mi
- 21/03/2025114,387 mi+2,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,709 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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