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KB03 NWS

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,466 mi
Last recorded129,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 129,466 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail pipe hold

front brake discs backing plates corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 129,330 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights come on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front disc backing plates corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust pipe hold

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,836 miles

Battery tray corroded

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Disc backing plates corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NS Door mirror unit damaged

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 127,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery tray corroded

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Disc backing plates corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NS Door mirror unit damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 125,874 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 124,444 miles

Emissions not tested misfire and excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbarke lever has excess travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,172 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Due to damage (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,536 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Due to damaged lens (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Due to damaged lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,986 miles

Offside Headlight light damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Offside side repeater damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 111,986 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlight light damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Offside side repeater damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust brake pipe cracked 2/3 around (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust brake pipe cracked 2/3 around (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,954 miles

o/s/ repeater lens broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

o/s/ repeater lens broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,165 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front bump stop missing

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front bump stop missing

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,417 miles

off side front repeater lamp damaded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 83,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front repeater lamp damaded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s side repeater cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight damage to o/s/f corner of cab

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,116 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,429 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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KB03 NWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB03 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB03 NWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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