Mitsubishi 3000
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,972 cc
L40 ADHMOT history
L40 ADH is a red petrol Mitsubishi 3000 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,865 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ADH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- 3000
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,972 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ADH was last recorded at 114,865 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,865 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,865 miles
- 2015 – 114,632 miles
- 2014 – 113,500 miles
- 2013 – 110,758 miles
- 2012 – 105,613 miles
- 2011 – 105,185 miles
- 2009 – 101,099 miles
- 2008 – 93,057 miles
- 2006 – 69,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,865 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,865 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,865 miles
- Test number
- 479082149705
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail114,865 miles3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,865 miles
- Test number
- 246602352464
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail114,865 miles (+233)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,865 miles
- Test number
- 466301795096
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,632 miles (+1,132)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,632 miles
- Test number
- 341283612213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,500 miles (+2,742)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 113,500 miles
- Test number
- 197624224243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass110,758 miles (+5,145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 110,758 miles
- Test number
- 489352083129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass105,613 miles (+428)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 105,613 miles
- Test number
- 125507262114
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)
Pass105,185 miles (+45)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 105,185 miles
- Test number
- 326200401200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePropshaft centre mounts worn
Fail105,140 miles (+4,041)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,140 miles
- Test number
- 787919771190
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePro[shaft centre mounts worn
Pass101,099 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 101,099 miles
- Test number
- 501425319118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 93,057 miles
- Test number
- 121461028157
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 844888617196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 69,642 miles
- Test number
- 113782626141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 ADH
- Does L40 ADH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ADH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ADH?
- The MOT on L40 ADH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 ADH done?
- L40 ADH was recorded at 114,865 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
- Has L40 ADH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 ADH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 ADH 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 L40 ADH find?
- L40 ADH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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