2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT pass rate: 62.4% (5,262 tests)
Is the 2004 L200 Double Cab getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.4% -1.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.9% -1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.9% -3.4 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 2004 L200 Double Cab
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,311 | 25.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,797 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,518 | 17.0% |
| 4 | Brakes | 1,357 | 15.2% |
| 5 | Steering | 615 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Visibility | 459 | 5.1% |
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 | 3,984 | 64.4% | -0.6 pts | 123,281 |
| 2004 (this page) | 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 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 62.4% of their MOT tests (5,262 tests, 2023–2025), -1.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 124,145 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 L200 Double Cab?
The median tested example shows 124,145 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.