Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 4,941 tests, the Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D passes its MOT 90.3% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.0%, so the L200 Challenger Di-D sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.5%) 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 brake pads, headlamp aim and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 192 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.2% once past 150k — 4.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every L200 Challenger 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 | 4,371 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 562 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 272 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.9% | 240 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 192 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.8% | 88 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 67 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 18 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.4% | 18 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 192 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 155 |
| 3 | Wipers | 138 |
| 4 | Washers | 103 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 56 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 52 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 51 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.0% | 839 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 771 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 274 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.2% | 258 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 204 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 108 |
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 | 1,034 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,192 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,181 | 11.6% |
| 90-120k | 394 | 15.2% |
| 120-150k | 103 | 10.7% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,116 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 1,300 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 1,285 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 1,233 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% 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 (3.9% 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 Challenger Di-D?
90.3% of the 4,941 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.7% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, then brakes (4.9%).
How much does mileage affect L200 Challenger Di-D MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 22.2% for 150k+, a 16.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,941 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.