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Mitsubishi L200

Black and Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,477 cc

L20 OBSMOT history

L20 OBS is a black and silver diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,101 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 OBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 OBS was last recorded at 69,101 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,601 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,101 miles
  • 2025 – 67,601 miles
  • 2024 – 66,030 miles
  • 2023 – 64,823 miles
  • 2022 – 63,772 miles
  • 2021 – 62,845 miles
  • 2020 – 62,556 miles
  • 2019 – 61,741 miles
  • 2018 – 61,273 miles
  • 2017 – 60,490 miles
  • 2016 – 59,654 miles
  • 2015 – 59,094 miles
  • 2014 – 58,124 miles
  • 2013 – 57,192 miles
  • 2012 – 56,270 miles
  • 2011 – 54,923 miles
  • 2010 – 52,223 miles
  • 2009 – 50,667 miles
  • 2008 – 49,425 miles
  • 2007 – 47,919 miles
  • 2006 – 45,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    216227870124
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail69,101 miles (+1,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    630599003410
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,601 miles (+1,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    805001678007
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,030 miles (+1,207)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,030 miles
    Test number
    791618136475
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,823 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,823 miles
    Test number
    411125477330
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,772 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    728897358962
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass62,845 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    126157593502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,556 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    210048262416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,741 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    896149915581
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass61,273 miles (+783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,273 miles
    Test number
    481288097272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all areas
  11. Pass60,490 miles (+836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    402391185274
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass59,654 miles (+560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    860054034505
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust to rear section of exhaust system
  13. Pass59,094 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    159290185422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,124 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    467597974042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass57,192 miles (+922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,192 miles
    Test number
    367134773025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
  16. Pass56,270 miles (+1,347)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    836337072085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion in places
  17. Pass54,923 miles (+2,700)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    807548871064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion to all areas
  18. Pass52,223 miles (+1,556)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    504318570010
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft centre mount.bearing worn/deter.!
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion
  19. Pass50,667 miles (+1,242)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    490836279000
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass49,425 miles (+1,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    312202788003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass47,919 miles (+2,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,919 miles
    Test number
    191299277450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass45,896 miles (+41,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    950330686042
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  23. Fail4,894 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,894 miles
    Test number
    531624076033
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about L20 OBS

Does L20 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 OBS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 OBS?
The MOT on L20 OBS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 OBS done?
L20 OBS was recorded at 69,101 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has L20 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 OBS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 OBS 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 OBS find?
L20 OBS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas.

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