Mitsubishi L300
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc
L83 LNKMOT history
L83 LNK is a blue petrol Mitsubishi L300 first used on 20 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 217,595 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L83 LNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- L300
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 20 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L83 LNK was last recorded at 217,595 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Apr 2009: 125,389 miles, lower than 185,401 miles on 8 Mar 2007.
- 3 Aug 2019: 213,479 miles, lower than 213,777 miles on 2 Aug 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 217,595 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 217,595 miles
- 2023 – 217,215 miles
- 2022 – 215,991 miles
- 2021 – 214,562 miles
- 2020 – 213,482 miles
- 2019 – 213,479 miles
- 2017 – 211,539 miles
- 2016 – 210,792 miles
- 2015 – 209,331 miles
- 2014 – 208,984 miles
- 2013 – 206,170 miles
- 2012 – 203,712 miles
- 2010 – 201,270 miles
- 2009 – 125,395 miles
- 2007 – 185,401 miles
- 2006 – 170,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,595 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,595 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 217,595 miles
- Test number
- 630702672344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail217,595 miles (+380)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,595 miles
- Test number
- 774098763061
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass217,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 217,215 miles
- Test number
- 164117411976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,215 miles (+1,224)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,215 miles
- Test number
- 753822081408
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass215,991 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 215,991 miles
- Test number
- 345206755577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail215,983 miles (+1,421)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,983 miles
- Test number
- 374127313667
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass214,562 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 214,562 miles
- Test number
- 687354108073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass213,482 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 213,482 miles
- Test number
- 878250153294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail214,800 miles (+1,321)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,800 miles
- Test number
- 880316665740
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass213,479 miles (-298)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 213,479 miles
- Test number
- 922768858423
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail213,777 miles (+2,238)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,777 miles
- Test number
- 454614946878
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass211,539 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 211,539 miles
- Test number
- 327576640606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail211,539 miles (+747)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,539 miles
- Test number
- 990355275296
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass210,792 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 210,792 miles
- Test number
- 367573001291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,789 miles (+1,458)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,789 miles
- Test number
- 178805526435
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass209,331 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 209,331 miles
- Test number
- 555626615258
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail209,325 miles (+341)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,325 miles
- Test number
- 409795415237
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass208,984 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 208,984 miles
- Test number
- 815927904214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,170 miles (+2,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 206,170 miles
- Test number
- 877805003286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass203,712 miles (+30)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 203,712 miles
- Test number
- 607709452109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r inner sill
- NoteFront tyres differant size than rear
- NoteSlight cossion n/s & o/s front floor
Fail203,682 miles (+2,412)11 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,682 miles
- Test number
- 336690652172
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r inner sill
- NoteFront tyres differant size than rear
- NoteSlight cossion n/s & o/s front floor
Pass201,270 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 201,270 miles
- Test number
- 572367210292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,186 miles (+75,791)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,186 miles
- Test number
- 891292910249
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,395 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 125,395 miles
- Test number
- 901237829131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,389 miles (-60,012)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,389 miles
- Test number
- 534437819110
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass185,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 185,401 miles
- Test number
- 364667167060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,401 miles (+15,297)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,401 miles
- Test number
- 484547557081
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Pass170,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 170,104 miles
- Test number
- 211356416117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L83 LNK
- Does L83 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L83 LNK expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L83 LNK?
- The MOT on L83 LNK expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L83 LNK done?
- L83 LNK was recorded at 217,595 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
- Has L83 LNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L83 LNK has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L83 LNK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L83 LNK find?
- L83 LNK passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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