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J89 LTP

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

229,613 mi
Last recorded229,613 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 LTP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 229,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Due to corrosion ()

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Due to corrosion ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Unable to fully inspect due to vehicle wet at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside side inner sill holed and heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2019 229,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill by front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Due to corrosion ()

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Due to corrosion ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Unable to fully inspect due to vehicle wet at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside side inner sill holed and heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to sill cover fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 228,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 228,119 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 226,772 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 226,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 210,607 miles

front prop shaft rear u/joint worn

minor exhaust blow evident

n/s/f caliper visually different to o/s/f

n/s/f seat belt buckle guide broken

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner rear wheelarch rusted through

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 210,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft rear u/joint worn

minor exhaust blow evident

n/s/f caliper visually different to o/s/f

n/s/f seat belt buckle guide broken

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner rear wheelarch rusted through

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 199,932 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 199,932 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 99,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

ADVISE, OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED.

ADVISE, OI LEAK.

ADVISE, both front steering rack gaiters deteriorating at small ends.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

ADVISE, rear prop/diff oil seal slightly leaking.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 185,379 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 180,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 173,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 173,470 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 167,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 167,322 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 160,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 146,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 146,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,623 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 112,001 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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J89 LTP is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J89 LTP, 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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J89 LTP is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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