2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT pass rate: 64.4% (3,984 tests)
Is the 2003 L200 Double Cab getting worse?
Pass rate of 2003-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.2% -1.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.8% +1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.8% -1.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2003 L200 Double Cab
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,578 | 23.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,437 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,307 | 19.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 920 | 13.9% |
| 5 | Steering | 393 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 328 | 5.0% |
All L200 Double Cab years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,746 | 60.3% | -5.3 pts | 132,992 |
| 2003 (this page) | 3,984 | 64.4% | -0.6 pts | 123,281 |
| 2004 | 5,262 | 62.4% | -1.9 pts | 124,145 |
| 2005 | 6,630 | 64.2% | -0.3 pts | 122,897 |
| 2006 | 2,768 | 61.8% | -2.6 pts | 131,256 |
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FAQs
Is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliable?
2003-registered examples passed 64.4% of their MOT tests (3,984 tests, 2023–2025), -0.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 23 years old with a median 123,281 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2003 L200 Double Cab?
The median tested example shows 123,281 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.