2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab passed 88.7% of its 284 recorded MOT tests. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 16.0% of the time, so this is 4.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests against 5.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 17 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 L200 Double Cab fails 10.3% of the time in the 30-60k band and 6.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 29 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 10 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
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 | 22.9% | 65 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.2% | 46 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.3% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 16 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.1% | 6 |
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 | 107 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 88 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 54 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 59 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 58 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 58 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 L200 Double Cab
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.6% 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 (3.5% 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 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cabs pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 284 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by brakes (5.6%).
Does the 2017 L200 Double Cab get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 30-60k band to 6.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 284 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.