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J295 TBW

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

270,993 mi
Last recorded270,993 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 TBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 270,993 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 270,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 262,248 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 262,248 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 252,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 252,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 243,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 233,081 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2011 233,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 221,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 221,178 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 221,162 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

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

Nearside mirror secured with string

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 207,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Nov 2009 207,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2008 185,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 161,556 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 161,044 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 137,458 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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J295 TBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J295 TBW, 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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J295 TBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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