2019 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,371 MOT tests, the 2019 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D recorded a 90.4% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.5%) and brakes (4.8%) 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 161 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.2% versus 5.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 242 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.8% | 208 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 170 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.8% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 60 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 17 |
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 | 161 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 134 |
| 3 | Wipers | 114 |
| 4 | Washers | 97 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 53 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 16.9% | 737 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 668 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 245 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.4% | 238 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 186 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 99 |
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 | 885 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,941 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,058 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 353 | 15.9% |
| 120-150k | 98 | 10.2% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,102 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 1,103 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 1,093 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 1,066 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 L200 Challenger Di-D
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (4.8% 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
How many 2019 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-Ds pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 4,371 2019 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by brakes (4.8%).
Does the 2019 L200 Challenger Di-D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,371 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.