Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D appears in 1,155 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2021, and 88.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 2.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and brakes (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 49 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.9% in the 0-30k band and 13.8% in the 60-90k band, a 4.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every L200 4Life Di-D model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 61 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 1,004 | 87.8% | 12.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 90 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 53 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 47 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 36 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 30 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.7% | 20 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 4 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 29 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 17 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 15 |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipes | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.1% | 186 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.5% | 133 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.6% | 65 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.5% | 40 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 31 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.6% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 369 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 509 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 240 | 13.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 344 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 392 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 402 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D?
88.2% of the 1,155 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, then brakes (4.6%).
How much does mileage affect L200 4Life Di-D MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 13.8% for 60-90k, a 4.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,155 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.