Mitsubishi L200 Animal Double CAB
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,477 cc
L20 DTCMOT history
L20 DTC is a black diesel Mitsubishi L200 Animal Double CAB first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 238,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 238,338 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 DTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- L200 Animal Double CAB
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,477 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 DTC was last recorded at 238,338 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 11,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 226,497 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,841 miles
- Average per year
- 10,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 238,338 miles
- 2024 – 226,497 miles
- 2023 – 208,755 miles
- 2022 – 184,117 miles
- 2021 – 171,124 miles
- 2020 – 161,820 miles
- 2018 – 155,364 miles
- 2017 – 149,328 miles
- 2016 – 145,626 miles
- 2015 – 136,220 miles
- 2014 – 121,683 miles
- 2013 – 103,855 miles
- 2012 – 91,281 miles
- 2011 – 84,010 miles
- 2010 – 77,631 miles
- 2008 – 60,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass238,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Battery insecure
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass238,338 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 238,338 miles
- Test number
- 376992865809
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail238,338 miles (+11,841)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,338 miles
- Test number
- 677698559204
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass226,497 miles (+17,742)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 226,497 miles
- Test number
- 160522758897
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
Pass208,755 miles (+6,942)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 208,755 miles
- Test number
- 164701515200
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail201,813 miles (+17,696)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,813 miles
- Test number
- 398533386341
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 NUTS (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 STUBS (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO MISSING NUTS AND STUDS MISSING (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 STUD (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT FOG LIGHT TELLTALE NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
Pass184,117 miles (+12,993)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 184,117 miles
- Test number
- 380039058518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,124 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 171,124 miles
- Test number
- 409714484317
- AdvisorySigns of oil residue around base of engine
Fail169,258 miles (+7,438)1 dangerous14 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,258 miles
- Test number
- 812333236104
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass161,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 161,820 miles
- Test number
- 382240355079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,820 miles (+6,456)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,820 miles
- Test number
- 797387484047
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Pass155,364 miles (+6,036)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 155,364 miles
- Test number
- 996634516630
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Inner steering rack arm has play
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end has play
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass149,328 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 149,328 miles
- Test number
- 755806173475
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked but still readable
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Fail149,328 miles (+3,702)13 failures1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,328 miles
- Test number
- 833853219400
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bolt on lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bolt on lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWheel nut(s) missing All four wheels (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked but still readable
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass145,626 miles (+9,406)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 145,626 miles
- Test number
- 829854474715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,220 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 136,220 miles
- Test number
- 369445839399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail136,220 miles (+14,537)10 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,220 miles
- Test number
- 226571911185
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass121,683 miles (+17,828)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 121,683 miles
- Test number
- 446288234452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,855 miles (+12,574)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 103,855 miles
- Test number
- 107132713324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- NoteFRONT OF VEHICLE DAMAGED
Pass91,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,281 miles
- Test number
- 466779562271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,281 miles (+7,271)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,281 miles
- Test number
- 828099262288
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail84,010 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,010 miles
- Test number
- 105206651217
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass84,010 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 84,010 miles
- Test number
- 405226851276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,631 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,631 miles
- Test number
- 250960070140
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass77,631 miles (+16,931)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 77,631 miles
- Test number
- 334940170133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 60,700 miles
- Test number
- 983776348379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 DTC
- Does L20 DTC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 DTC expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 DTC?
- The MOT on L20 DTC expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 DTC done?
- L20 DTC was recorded at 238,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 10,657 miles a year.
- Has L20 DTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 DTC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 DTC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 DTC find?
- L20 DTC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front wheel bearing has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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