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Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,477 cc

L20 OTJMOT history

L20 OTJ is a black diesel Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 216,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
216,984 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 OTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200 Double CAB
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 OTJ was last recorded at 216,984 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 8,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2016: 105,723 miles, lower than 137,180 miles on 29 Sept 2015.

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
208,801 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,183 miles
Average per year
8,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,984 miles
  • 2025 – 208,801 miles
  • 2024 – 204,053 miles
  • 2023 – 199,495 miles
  • 2022 – 192,979 miles
  • 2021 – 187,780 miles
  • 2019 – 184,871 miles
  • 2018 – 175,945 miles
  • 2017 – 165,124 miles
  • 2016 – 105,725 miles
  • 2015 – 137,180 miles
  • 2014 – 117,099 miles
  • 2013 – 104,288 miles
  • 2012 – 97,718 miles
  • 2011 – 91,958 miles
  • 2010 – 82,264 miles
  • 2009 – 69,760 miles
  • 2008 – 58,107 miles
  • 2006 – 47,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,984 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,984 miles (+8,183)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    216,984 miles
    Test number
    408296214545
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass208,801 miles (+4,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,801 miles
    Test number
    799457652024
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass204,053 miles (+4,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    204,053 miles
    Test number
    563416683022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass199,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    199,495 miles
    Test number
    482355561799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail199,495 miles (+6,516)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,495 miles
    Test number
    271914221331
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass192,979 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    192,979 miles
    Test number
    924431545748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail192,979 miles (+5,199)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,979 miles
    Test number
    996776340261
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass187,780 miles (+2,909)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,780 miles
    Test number
    792578204237
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass184,871 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,871 miles
    Test number
    486367339845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass175,945 miles (+10,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,945 miles
    Test number
    823473108585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass165,124 miles (+59,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,124 miles
    Test number
    521269626030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass105,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    871560837078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,723 miles (-31,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    606133822487
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  14. Pass137,180 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    405638894508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,176 miles (+20,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    366664143160
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass117,099 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    726145374234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,094 miles (+12,806)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    709809064254
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  18. Pass104,288 miles (+6,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    376406473499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass97,718 miles (+5,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    229746372233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass91,958 miles (+9,694)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    258328151238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSteering box arm ball joint has slight play
  21. Pass82,264 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    350887070266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,419 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    221912630097
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Fail79,417 miles (+9,657)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    112782430004
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass69,760 miles (+11,653)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    481248629088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,107 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    682137418084
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  26. Pass58,107 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    754207218091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    360734756331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 OTJ

Does L20 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 OTJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 OTJ?
The MOT on L20 OTJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 OTJ done?
L20 OTJ was recorded at 216,984 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,828 miles a year.
Has L20 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 OTJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 OTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 OTJ find?
L20 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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