2020 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 562 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D recorded an 89.3% pass rate. That is 1.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.2%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (5.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 L200 Challenger Di-D fails 8.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.5% | 31 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 29 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 30 |
| 2 | Wipers | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
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 | 17.8% | 100 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.8% | 100 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 18 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 9 |
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 | 149 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 246 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 120 | 10.0% |
| 90-120k | 41 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 188 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 163 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 L200 Challenger Di-D
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% 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 Challenger Di-Ds pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 562 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D?
Brakes, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.2%).
Does the 2020 L200 Challenger Di-D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 562 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.