2011 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — MOT failures & pass rate
1,855 MOT tests on the 2011 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab are in this dataset, and 75.2% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points better than pick-up trucks of a similar age, which fail at 25.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.7% of tests against 11.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, rear fog lamp and position lamp — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 207 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 27.5% versus 17.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.7% | 365 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.2% | 208 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.3% | 192 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 87 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 80 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 48 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 207 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 197 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 156 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 134 |
| 5 | Wipers | 74 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 64 |
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 | 37.1% | 689 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.8% | 515 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.5% | 362 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 254 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.3% | 246 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 227 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 56 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 400 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 647 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 472 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 273 | 27.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 413 | 22.5% |
| 2022 | 418 | 24.6% |
| 2023 | 375 | 25.3% |
| 2024 | 352 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 297 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2011 L200 Double Cab
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.2% 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.
- Brakes (10.3% 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.
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 2011 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cabs pass their MOT?
75.2% of the 1,855 2011 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.7% of tests, followed by suspension (11.2%).
Does the 2011 L200 Double Cab get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.9% in the 30-60k band to 27.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,855 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.