2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab passed 70.8% of its 858 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (28.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (21.4%) and body, structure & corrosion (18.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, position lamp and chassis condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 111 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 29.6% versus 25.2%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.4% | 184 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.5% | 159 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.9% | 145 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.7% | 109 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.5% | 73 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.9% | 51 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 111 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 83 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 81 |
| 4 | Joints | 54 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 53 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 53 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.6% | 340 |
| 2 | Brakes | 38.5% | 330 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 33.9% | 291 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 31.4% | 269 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.8% | 144 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 131 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 107 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 164 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 216 | 29.2% |
| 150k+ | 344 | 29.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 278 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 202 | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 163 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 114 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 101 | 29.7% |
What to check before buying a 2000 L200 Double Cab
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (18.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (16.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cabs pass their MOT?
70.8% of the 858 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.4% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (18.5%).
Does the 2000 L200 Double Cab get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.2% in the 60-90k band to 29.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 858 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.