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Mitsubishi L300

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,997 cc

R511 XVGMOT history

R511 XVG is a blue petrol Mitsubishi L300 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,954 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 XVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 XVG was last recorded at 118,954 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,785 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
3,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,954 miles
  • 2025 – 118,785 miles
  • 2023 – 118,445 miles
  • 2022 – 117,757 miles
  • 2021 – 117,132 miles
  • 2020 – 116,211 miles
  • 2019 – 115,145 miles
  • 2018 – 113,194 miles
  • 2017 – 111,726 miles
  • 2016 – 109,356 miles
  • 2015 – 106,464 miles
  • 2014 – 102,938 miles
  • 2013 – 99,142 miles
  • 2012 – 95,798 miles
  • 2011 – 92,198 miles
  • 2010 – 87,046 miles
  • 2009 – 78,194 miles
  • 2008 – 70,678 miles
  • 2007 – 63,797 miles
  • 2006 – 52,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,954 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,954 miles (+169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    165464773214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,785 miles (+340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,785 miles
    Test number
    266475245926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,445 miles (+688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    197271044418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner body sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner body sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner body sill is corroded

  4. Pass117,757 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,757 miles
    Test number
    504712658099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,132 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    337833764136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,211 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,211 miles
    Test number
    798572346911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,145 miles (+1,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,145 miles
    Test number
    721467448988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sillcoroded and holed

  8. Pass113,194 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    981413607005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,726 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,726 miles
    Test number
    783823533756
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear axle cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass109,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,356 miles
    Test number
    960527376098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,356 miles (+2,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,356 miles
    Test number
    835307689667
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass106,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,464 miles
    Test number
    487464895120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail106,464 miles (+3,526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,464 miles
    Test number
    516254695166
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass102,938 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    377427294160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,881 miles (+3,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    417435694113
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass99,142 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    527011193148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,798 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    358195582169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,198 miles (+5,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,198 miles
    Test number
    177240801257
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,046 miles (+8,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    104419670185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass78,194 miles (+7,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    981077979164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass70,678 miles (+6,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    211578098120
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass63,797 miles (+11,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    331925807257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass52,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,724 miles
    Test number
    182436606279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about R511 XVG

Does R511 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 XVG is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 XVG?
The MOT on R511 XVG is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 XVG done?
R511 XVG was recorded at 118,954 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,370 miles a year.
Has R511 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 XVG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on R511 XVG 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 R511 XVG find?
R511 XVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; rear both rear leaf springs corroded, and 2 more.

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