2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · WG53 HWM
2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 161,235 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG53 HWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2025
- 161,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG53 HWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (WG53 HWM) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is imp”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
WG53 HWM Mileage History
- 19/02/2022160,088 mi
- 04/03/2022160,088 mi
- 01/04/2023160,714 mi+626 mi
- 13/04/2024160,882 mi+168 mi
- 05/04/2025161,235 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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