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GL53RAU
2003 MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2477cc
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- Registration GL53RAU
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2477cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
17
Passes
14
Failures
54.84%
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197 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 125,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount marked with yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure various mounts defective (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above rear axle various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level @ minimum mark
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,383 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Engine lamp on
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,824 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 4X4 light flashing
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 4X4 light flashing
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wing ,within 30cm of steering column (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong ? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play /Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Bump stop corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play /Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Engine MIL light indicates a malfunction
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,795 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front brake flexi's upper retaining clip missing nearside and offside
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,809 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021 22 Jun 202614 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust hangers split but not affecting security of exhaust
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,332 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion vehicle underside
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested engine stalling? (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Surface corrosion under vehicle?
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bolt bent? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,477 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak Engine and transmission? ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- O/S/F and N/S/R shock absorber casings in poor condition.
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak Engine and transmission? ()
- O/S/F and N/S/R shock absorber casings in poor condition.
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,459 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases about to break in two (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement intermediate drop arm (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,022 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint
- play in rear shackle bushs
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,414 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
23 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,718 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 22 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,799 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,399 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013 22 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,287 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,650 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,084 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010 22 Jun 202618 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,703 MI
22 Jun 20263 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,703 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 22 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,227 MI
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