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Mitsubishi L200

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,477 cc

LS03 VCAMOT history

LS03 VCA is a black diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 161,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,981 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VCA was last recorded at 161,981 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,960 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,981 miles
  • 2025 – 160,078 miles
  • 2024 – 152,251 miles
  • 2023 – 152,151 miles
  • 2022 – 144,587 miles
  • 2021 – 138,207 miles
  • 2020 – 130,428 miles
  • 2019 – 130,074 miles
  • 2018 – 129,640 miles
  • 2017 – 116,613 miles
  • 2016 – 112,951 miles
  • 2015 – 101,731 miles
  • 2014 – 89,954 miles
  • 2013 – 76,139 miles
  • 2012 – 70,452 miles
  • 2011 – 63,304 miles
  • 2010 – 54,499 miles
  • 2009 – 43,007 miles
  • 2008 – 35,242 miles
  • 2007 – 26,832 miles
  • 2006 – 18,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,981 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,981 miles
    Test number
    575500238988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,960 miles (+1,882)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    222438252374
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,078 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,078 miles
    Test number
    521241511727
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail160,032 miles (+7,781)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,032 miles
    Test number
    672398475973
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass152,251 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    868126551035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,151 miles (+7,564)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,151 miles
    Test number
    578544374047
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 1 x wheel nut taper not facing towards wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to approx 2mm centre of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror unusable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both sides front caliper brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to approx 3mm

  7. Pass144,587 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    371069878672
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,583 miles (+6,376)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    799560553102
    • DangerousCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rubber (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,207 miles (+7,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    952398509664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass130,428 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,428 miles
    Test number
    398742732731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,074 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    801852189839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cover slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle noisy
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering box arm ball joint

  12. Fail130,073 miles (+433)5 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    149447244711
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cover slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle noisy
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering box arm ball joint

  13. Pass129,640 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,640 miles
    Test number
    691633163446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f brake discs have light surface cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail129,639 miles (+13,026)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,639 miles
    Test number
    652936575772
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f brake discs have light surface cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/f and rear brake have slight unevenness on brake application
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass116,613 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    646980269837
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and steering box arm ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass112,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    399605435644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,951 miles (+11,220)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    770780025448
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  18. Pass101,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    609474195197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail101,731 miles (+11,777)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    685321895133
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass89,954 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    918502794195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCan not see all brakes

  21. Fail89,954 miles (+13,815)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    546282294163
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCan not see all brakes

  22. Pass76,139 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    298157053129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISEY

  23. Fail76,139 miles (+5,687)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    537919443122
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISEY

  24. Pass70,452 miles (+7,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    549112742182
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass63,304 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    215485841451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass54,499 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    793265360173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished inner wall

  27. Fail54,499 miles (+11,492)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    772771260199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished inner wall

  28. Pass43,007 miles (+7,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    522877549113
    • NoteUnable to see all pads

  29. Pass35,242 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    953252668194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,053 miles (+8,221)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    223700158141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

  31. Fail26,832 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    233784527454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking requires attention

  32. Pass26,832 miles (+8,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    922444127173
    • NoteTracking requires attention

  33. Pass18,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    822517236134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VCA

Does LS03 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 VCA is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VCA?
The MOT on LS03 VCA is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 VCA done?
LS03 VCA was recorded at 161,981 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,239 miles a year.
Has LS03 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VCA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 VCA 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 LS03 VCA find?
LS03 VCA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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