Mitsubishi L200 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Mitsubishi L200 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 92,744 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi L200 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is chassis condition (corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced): recorded on 5.8% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 58× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (slight external damage to the casing) (31×); rear fog lamp (not working) (24×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (20×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); rear fog lamp (not working); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Mitsubishi L200
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Mitsubishi L200 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.8% | 0.1% | 58× | 1,827 |
| Shock absorbers: has slight external damage to the casing | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 3.1% | 0.1% | 31× | 643 |
| Rear fog lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.7% | 0.2% | 24× | 2,454 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.9% | 0.2% | 20× | 4,967 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.1% | 0.3% | 17× | 7,974 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 16× | 5,131 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | Advisory | 2005–2007 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8.5% | 0.6% | 14× | 414 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.9× | 878 |
Mitsubishi L200 by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,448 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (9.3%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (9.3%, 2.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,909 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7,974 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (5.1%, 17×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5,131 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.3%, 16×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 2,611 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (8.2%, 10×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,076 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.4%, 11×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 417 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (8.4%, 7.6×) |
Mitsubishi L200 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 313 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.1×) |
| 2001 | 561 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (6.3×) |
| 2002 | 1,020 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (7.8×) |
| 2003 | 2,088 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (9.4×) |
| 2004 | 2,816 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (13×) |
| 2005 | 3,675 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (13×) |
| 2006 | 5,977 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (14×) |
| 2007 | 4,818 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (12×) |
| 2008 | 3,052 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (17×) |
| 2009 | 2,740 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (34×) |
| 2010 | 4,133 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (47×) |
| 2011 | 4,559 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (40×) |
| 2012 | 3,212 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (58×) |
| 2013 | 4,011 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (22×) |
| 2014 | 4,945 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (24×) |
| 2015 | 6,825 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (20×) |
| 2016 | 6,800 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (16×) |
| 2017 | 8,319 | Shock absorbers: has slight external damage to the casing at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (31×) |
| 2018 | 8,159 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (17×) |
| 2019 | 9,342 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (16×) |
| 2020 | 4,733 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (21×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Mitsubishi L200?
In 92,744 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi L200 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is chassis condition (corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced): recorded on 5.8% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 58× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (slight external damage to the casing) (31×); rear fog lamp (not working) (24×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (20×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); rear fog lamp (not working); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded).
Why do Mitsubishi L200s fail the MOT?
Across 92,744 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Mitsubishi L200 were position lamp (not working) (8% of tests); rear fog lamp (not working) (7% of tests); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (5.8% of tests).
At what mileage do Mitsubishi L200 problems start?
The clearest Mitsubishi L200-specific issue, chassis condition (corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2011–2013 cars (5.8% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Mitsubishi L200 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 92,744 tests of the Mitsubishi L200. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.