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K848 BOL

2002 Mitsubishi L300

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,685 mi
Last recorded178,685 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L30087,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 BOL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 178,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 175,667 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

lower leaf spring plates corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 169,601 miles

nearside and offside rear inner quarters have light corrosion

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 169,600 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear inner quarters have light corrosion

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 164,347 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear leaf spring lower plates corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 164,347 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear leaf spring lower plates corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 159,880 miles

Leaf spring lower plates corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 159,864 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Obstucted (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Stuck on, No dip then main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring lower plates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2012 155,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 155,113 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 151,140 miles

rear pinion seal weaping

Pass 13 Jan 2010 146,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 146,522 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 138,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 130,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 130,031 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K848 BOL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 87,304 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 K848 BOL, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K848 BOL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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