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Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB

Black and Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,477 cc

LS53 VXZMOT history

LS53 VXZ is a black and silver diesel Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,430 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200 Double CAB
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VXZ was last recorded at 101,430 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2018: 89,207 miles, lower than 90,386 miles on 5 Jun 2018.

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
99,691 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,739 miles
Average per year
4,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,430 miles
  • 2024 – 99,691 miles
  • 2023 – 97,861 miles
  • 2022 – 95,042 miles
  • 2021 – 94,123 miles
  • 2020 – 92,977 miles
  • 2019 – 91,710 miles
  • 2018 – 89,207 miles
  • 2017 – 86,283 miles
  • 2016 – 83,791 miles
  • 2015 – 81,158 miles
  • 2014 – 79,283 miles
  • 2013 – 78,506 miles
  • 2012 – 74,327 miles
  • 2011 – 63,290 miles
  • 2010 – 48,039 miles
  • 2009 – 36,205 miles
  • 2007 – 28,573 miles
  • 2006 – 22,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,430 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,430 miles
    Test number
    790884475464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,691 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,691 miles
    Test number
    467446289385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,861 miles (+2,819)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    688089688571
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass95,042 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    474202569720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,123 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,123 miles
    Test number
    844720068858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,118 miles (+1,141)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    406165479514
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass92,977 miles (+1,267)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,977 miles
    Test number
    167666324045
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass91,710 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    904150270820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail91,633 miles (+2,426)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    109433442581
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass89,207 miles (-1,179)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    690466106147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,386 miles (+4,103)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    502473122723
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass86,283 miles (+2,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,283 miles
    Test number
    403741536748
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff is damp & will need attention
  13. Pass83,791 miles (+2,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    696372566109
    • AdvisoryRear diff is very wet and will need attention
    • AdvisoryRear nearside leaf spring is delaminating and will need attention
    • AdvisoryVarious fluid leaks from engine bay area
  14. Pass81,158 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    876987445109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,283 miles (+777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    157062974078
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  16. Pass78,506 miles (+4,179)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    619897903026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteGearbox fluid leak
  17. Fail74,327 miles4 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,327 miles
    Test number
    248827012079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront offside tyre is worn on inside edge
  18. Pass74,327 miles (+11,037)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,327 miles
    Test number
    308577412089
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront offside tyre is worn on inside edge
  19. Pass63,290 miles (+15,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    176185021023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,039 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    311258400000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,205 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    170377209437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,573 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    114183157395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,874 miles
    Test number
    610999246349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VXZ

Does LS53 VXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VXZ is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VXZ?
The MOT on LS53 VXZ is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VXZ done?
LS53 VXZ was recorded at 101,430 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,130 miles a year.
Has LS53 VXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VXZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 VXZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VXZ find?
LS53 VXZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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