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L944 MDP

2003 Mitsubishi Montero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,875 mi
Last recorded152,875 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Montero105,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 MDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 152,875 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 213,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 213,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 208,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 208,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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L944 MDP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Montero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 105,397 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 Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L944 MDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L944 MDP registered?

L944 MDP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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