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Mitsubishi L200 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

78,796 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2003–2021 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Mitsubishi L200 years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2006–2015 and 2018–2021. None is clearly above it. The other 5 years can't be told apart from average.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

68.9%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 68.6% to 69.2%.

In 2025, 68.9% of the 78,796 initial MOT tests on Mitsubishi L200 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 71.4%. That is 2.5 points below the same-age average.

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Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

YearChartTestsmedian milesPassed first timeAgainst all vehicles that year
2021age 42,59147,30085.6%±1.5−1.6 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 54,63053,80084.4%±1.1−1.6 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 68,56161,40082.0%±0.9−1.5 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 77,69269,90079.7%±1.0−1.2 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 87,90178,10078.5%±1.0+0.3 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 96,45585,50075.7%±1.1+0.8 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 106,32590,10067.1%±1.2−4.8 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 114,45294,90063.5%±1.5−5.1 ptsall: 68.6%
2013age 123,483104,20060.1%±1.7−5.7 ptsall: 65.8%
2012age 132,652112,10057.9%±1.9−5.6 ptsall: 63.5%
2011age 143,691121,10055.6%±1.7−5.6 ptsall: 61.2%
2010age 153,226127,40054.3%±1.8−5.0 ptsall: 59.3%
2009age 162,090128,60052.9%±2.2−5.4 ptsall: 58.3%
2008age 172,224132,90054.0%±2.1−3.2 ptsall: 57.2%
2007age 183,356131,50053.9%±1.7−3.5 ptsall: 57.4%
2006age 194,037135,90055.2%±1.6−1.8 ptsall: 57.0%
2005age 202,388122,90057.0%±2.0−0.6 ptsall: 57.6%
2004age 211,792121,40056.0%±2.4−1.8 ptsall: 57.8%
2003age 221,250121,70056.6%±2.8−2.1 ptsall: 58.7%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Mitsubishi L200 first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

89.8% of Mitsubishi L200 tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 56.3% at 120,000 miles or more. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 88.3% and 59.0%.

Miles at the testTestsPassed first timeAgainst all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,0002,97389.8%±1.2+1.5 ptsall: 88.3%
30,000–59,99914,92882.1%±0.7+0.9 ptsall: 81.2%
60,000–89,99921,05374.3%±0.6+1.7 ptsall: 72.6%
90,000–119,99918,19363.4%±0.8−1.1 ptsall: 64.6%
120,000 or more21,61256.3%±0.7−2.7 ptsall: 59.0%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, L200 tests were above average under 90,000 miles and below average at 90,000 miles or more.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Mitsubishi L200 tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. 37 tests (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count

Common L200 problems at the MOT

Share of the 24,505 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a L200

Based on the areas where Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

  1. Lights and electrics

    In 53.0% of failed L200 tests

    • Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
    • Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
    • Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.

  2. Suspension

    In 34.3% of failed L200 tests

    • Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
    • On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
    • The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.

  3. Brakes

    In 32.4% of failed L200 tests

    • On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
    • Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
    • Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

  4. Body, chassis, structure

    In 19.4% of failed L200 tests

    • Look for rust or damage under the sills, around the wheel arches and on the floor where you can see it.
    • Open and close every door, the bonnet and the boot. They should latch properly.
    • Check the seats are secure and adjust properly.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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After an MOT advisory

Mitsubishi L200 cars that passed their 2024 MOT first time with an advisory, and what their next MOT found, against similar cars that passed with nothing noted in that area. All first-use years together.

Tyres

Of Mitsubishi L200 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 5.4% failed on tyres, against 2.0% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 6,035 and 34,606 cars.

  • With a tyre advisory5.4%
  • Similar cars, nothing noted2.0%

Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 18.0% of those with a tyre advisory and 16.2% of the others.

Brakes

Of Mitsubishi L200 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a brake advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 13.1% failed on brakes, against 6.8% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 10,074 and 30,496 cars.

  • With a brake advisory13.1%
  • Similar cars, nothing noted6.8%

Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 19.1% of those with a brake advisory and 15.5% of the others.

Suspension

Of Mitsubishi L200 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a suspension advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 16.2% failed on suspension, against 9.8% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 5,496 and 34,727 cars.

  • With a suspension advisory16.2%
  • Similar cars, nothing noted9.8%

Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 22.2% of those with a suspension advisory and 15.4% of the others.

Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.

How we worked this outAll models compared, with the data

Mitsubishi L200 questions

Which Mitsubishi L200 years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2006–2015 and 2018–2021. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 68.9% of initial MOT tests on Mitsubishi L200 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 71.4%. That is 2.5 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Mitsubishi L200 problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 53.0% of failed tests), suspension (in 34.3% of failed tests) and brakes (in 32.4% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Mitsubishi L200?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Mitsubishi L200 cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 90,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific L200's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Mitsubishi L200

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Mitsubishi models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Mitsubishi L200 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count