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K526 ROR

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,403 mi
Last recorded183,403 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 ROR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 183,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

screen on dashboard

Fail 4 Nov 2025 183,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

screen on dashboard

Pass 15 Nov 2024 178,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

various areas of corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2019 177,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 177,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 174,681 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 174,670 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 170,890 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 170,887 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 167,315 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 167,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 161,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 157,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 151,702 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 151,695 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 146,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 135,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 130,443 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 130,443 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 117,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 117,594 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 101,212 miles

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

nearside door step broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,808 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
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K526 ROR is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K526 ROR, 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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What year was K526 ROR registered?

K526 ROR is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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