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H670 NLJ

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

219,368 mi
Last recorded219,368 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH670 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 219,368 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes and steering bushes perished

aux belts noisy

corroded in roof

Fail 17 Mar 2022 219,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.1.2 (e) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION /STEERING BUSHES PERISHED

AUX BELT NOISEY

DAMP AROUND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Front WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON MIN REQUIREMENTS 235 75 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON MIN REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON MIN REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 215,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2021 215,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 206,231 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front inner and outer (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension lower bump stops are missing

damage to the o/s/r reflector

drivers seat is insecure on the n/s/r mount

engine is leaking oil

o/s headlamp aim is on the upper limit

rear number plate is in poor condtion

some lift in the o/s/f upper ball joint

spare tyre has a tear in the tread and is worn low

stone chip in the o/s/f headlamp

Fail 25 May 2017 206,231 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front inner and outer (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension lower bump stops are missing

damage to the o/s/r reflector

drivers seat is insecure on the n/s/r mount

engine is leaking oil

o/s headlamp aim is on the upper limit

rear number plate is in poor condtion

some lift in the o/s/f upper ball joint

spare tyre has a tear in the tread and is worn low

stone chip in the o/s/f headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2017 206,000 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and smeary (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 181,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are worn low on the inner edges

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion too both rear chassis leggs

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in the o/s/f headlamp

Fail 8 Jan 2015 181,149 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are worn low on the inner edges

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion too both rear chassis leggs

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in the o/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2014 174,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,381 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

temp repair to rear fog lamp

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,381 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

temp repair to rear fog lamp

Pass 26 Jan 2012 157,664 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 157,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 151,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 143,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Jan 2009 134,330 miles

both rear chassis rails are quite rusty

evidence of play in the o/s tie rod end

o/s/f headlamp has a small hole in the lens

Fail 22 Dec 2008 134,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis rails are quite rusty

engine is leaking oil

evidence of play in the o/s tie rod end

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the outer side wall

o/s/f headlamp has a small hole in the lens

o/s/r tyre is low on pressure and has a deep split in the tread

Pass 9 Jan 2008 122,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine is leaking oil

small hole in the lens of the o/s/f headlamp

Fail 2 Jan 2008 122,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine is leaking oil

small hole in the lens of the o/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2007 107,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 94,169 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
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H670 NLJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 158,498 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H670 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H670 NLJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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