2020 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,004 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D recorded an 87.8% pass rate. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and brakes (4.9%) 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 46 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.5% in the 0-30k band and 14.3% in the 60-90k band, a 4.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 15.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 14.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 59 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.9% | 49 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.4% | 44 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 26 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.8% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 46 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 13 |
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 | 15.9% | 160 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.0% | 121 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 58 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.4% | 34 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 27 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 24 |
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 | 325 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 435 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 216 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 327 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 336 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 339 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 L200 4Life Di-D
On a 2020 L200 4Life Di-D, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (4.9% 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 (4.4% 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
How many 2020 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-Ds pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 1,004 2020 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.9%).
Does the 2020 L200 4Life Di-D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,004 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.