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Mitsubishi L200

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,477 cc

L200 ELVMOT history

L200 ELV is a blue diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,890 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L200 ELV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L200 ELV was last recorded at 147,890 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2017: 130,903 miles, lower than 138,844 miles on 17 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,802 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,890 miles
  • 2025 – 145,924 miles
  • 2023 – 145,831 miles
  • 2022 – 143,428 miles
  • 2021 – 138,418 miles
  • 2020 – 132,154 miles
  • 2019 – 131,995 miles
  • 2017 – 130,903 miles
  • 2016 – 138,844 miles
  • 2015 – 120,052 miles
  • 2014 – 107,200 miles
  • 2013 – 91,445 miles
  • 2012 – 76,509 miles
  • 2011 – 75,655 miles
  • 2009 – 73,288 miles
  • 2007 – 66,992 miles
  • 2006 – 63,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,890 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,890 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,890 miles
    Test number
    351184883669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,802 miles (+1,878)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,802 miles
    Test number
    207271305900
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,924 miles
    Test number
    734321883023
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underneath heavily undersealed

  4. Fail145,924 miles (+93)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,924 miles
    Test number
    447971940315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underneath heavily undersealed

  5. Pass145,831 miles (+30)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    902175281988
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail145,801 miles (+2,373)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,801 miles
    Test number
    724792200539
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass143,428 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,428 miles
    Test number
    460705793896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail143,426 miles (+5,008)3 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,426 miles
    Test number
    215661040012
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass138,418 miles (+6,264)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    538445019977
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,154 miles (+159)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,154 miles
    Test number
    277459824156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  11. Pass131,995 miles (+1,092)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,995 miles
    Test number
    670172790029
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass130,903 miles (-7,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    816062564200
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has a screw and heavily deteriorating (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass138,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    725484947455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,844 miles (+18,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    468265741586
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass120,052 miles (+12,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,052 miles
    Test number
    736799425244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass107,200 miles (+15,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,200 miles
    Test number
    786308724230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass91,445 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    217306523283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,440 miles (+14,931)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,440 miles
    Test number
    237638413223
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass76,509 miles (+854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    377380522256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    205019231047
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail75,655 miles (+2,367)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    749049731084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail73,288 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    390593939169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass73,288 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    902553439101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,992 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    792481937110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    260290936409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L200 ELV

Does L200 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L200 ELV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L200 ELV?
The MOT on L200 ELV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L200 ELV done?
L200 ELV was recorded at 147,890 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has L200 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L200 ELV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L200 ELV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L200 ELV find?
L200 ELV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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