Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D
From 574 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 11 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.7% of failures are serious: 53.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 Challenger Di-Ds tested had between 34,345 and 63,050 miles on the clock.
At 50,460 median miles, the L200 Challenger Di-D has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D has a 88.3% MOT pass rate based on 574 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D is 50,460 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,345 and 63,050 miles.
Buying a used L200 Challenger Di-D?
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.
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