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K738 PHU

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

180,386 mi
Last recorded180,386 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 PHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 178,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 175,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 173,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 5mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes onto lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 173,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both stop /tail bulbs possibly fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 5mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes onto lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 170,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides onto lower arms cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 168,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking / perishing onto lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 166,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 163,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,504 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

transmission/oil cooler leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 157,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 153,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,678 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 147,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 139,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 135,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,819 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wiper blades are starting to split on the ends

both rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing

both rear shock absorbers are a little weak

o/s corner marker light is inop

slight play in both the rear outer antiroll outer links

Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,819 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wiper blades are starting to split on the ends

both rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing

both rear shock absorbers are a little weak

front brake pads look a little low

o/s corner marker light is inop

slight play in both the rear outer antiroll outer links

Pass 28 May 2009 127,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 123,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 116,116 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 108,961 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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K738 PHU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K738 PHU, 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 K738 PHU registered?

K738 PHU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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