Mitsubishi L200
From 135,739 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer L200s fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.3% vs 69.9% for 2004.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 6,481 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 6,481 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,510 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,338 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,293 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,203 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,087 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,003 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,964 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,920 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,800 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.7% of failures are serious: 45.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £109.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old L200 passes its MOT 88.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 82.8%, a 5.3 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 72.1%. With an average repair bill of £109 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a L200 that's past its third birthday.
Mitsubishi L200 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 6,016 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 4 newly registered, a net loss of 6,012. At this rate, roughly 16.6 years until none remain. Now at 81.9% of its peak (122,054 in 2021 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 75,588 | 24,358 | +1 | -1,125 | -1,124 |
| 2025 Q2 | 77,263 | 23,807 | +0 | -1,318 | -1,318 |
| 2025 Q1 | 79,103 | 23,285 | +2 | -1,713 | -1,711 |
| 2024 Q4 | 81,025 | 23,074 | +1 | -1,860 | -1,859 |
| 2024 Q3 | 82,829 | 23,129 | +3 | -1,432 | -1,429 |
| 2024 Q2 | 84,526 | 22,861 | +2 | -1,276 | -1,274 |
| 2024 Q1 | 86,371 | 22,290 | +1 | -1,250 | -1,249 |
| 2023 Q4 | 88,440 | 21,470 | +1 | -1,229 | -1,228 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| L200 Barbarian Di-D | Diesel | 7,140 | 13% |
| L200 Barbarian Di-D Auto | Diesel | 6,889 | 13% |
| L200 Warrior Di-D | Diesel | 5,065 | 9% |
| L200 Barbarian Lb Dcb Di-D 4X4 | Diesel | 3,142 | 6% |
| L200 Trojan Dcb Di-D 4X4 | Diesel | 3,058 | 6% |
| L200 Warrior Di-D Auto | Diesel | 2,784 | 5% |
| L200 4Life Di-D | Diesel | 2,416 | 4% |
| L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto | Diesel | 2,409 | 4% |
| L200 Warrior Lwb | Petrol | 2,400 | 4% |
| L200 Barbarian Dcb Di-D | Diesel | 2,097 | 4% |
| L200 Warrior Di-D D/C | Diesel | 1,897 | 4% |
| L200 Titan Di-D | Diesel | 1,806 | 3% |
| L200 Warrior Lb Dcb Di-D 4X4 | Diesel | 1,753 | 3% |
| L200 Barbar-N Lb Dcb Di-D4X4 A | Diesel | 1,715 | 3% |
| L200 Warrior Dcb Di-D | Diesel | 1,668 | 3% |
| L200 Challenger Lb Dcb Di-D4X4 | Diesel | 1,632 | 3% |
| L200 Animal Di-D D/C | Diesel | 1,588 | 3% |
| L200 Barb Lb Dcb Di-D 4X4 | Diesel | 1,585 | 3% |
| L200 Barbarian Dcb Di-D Auto | Diesel | 1,564 | 3% |
| L200 Trojan | Diesel | 1,238 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 86% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2018 | 85.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
22 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2016 | 82.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 77.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 72.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 72.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 71% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2010 | 68.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2009 | 66.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2008 | 65.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 65.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2005 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 69.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2003 | 68.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2002 | 66.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 65.8% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 61.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1999 | 66.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1998 | 62.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1997 | 71.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1995 | 58% | a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200s tested had between 40,951 and 89,575 miles on the clock.
At 59,961 median miles, the L200 has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 74.3% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 has a 76.9% MOT pass rate based on 135,739 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 6,481 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Mitsubishi L200s are on UK roads?
There are 75,588 Mitsubishi L200s currently licensed on UK roads, with 24,358 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 is 59,961 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 40,951 and 89,575 miles.
Buying a used L200?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £109 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.