Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 2 model years and 1,139 tests, the Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D passes its MOT 89.7% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 9.2% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.6%) and visibility (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 48 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.6% in the 0-30k band and 23.1% in the 90-120k band, a 18.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.2% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every L200 Trojan Di-D model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 790 | 89.8% | 10.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 349 | 89.7% | 10.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 75 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 45 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 22 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.6% | 18 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 48 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 24 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 14 |
| 7 | Washers | 13 |
| 8 | Brake pads | 13 |
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 | 17.3% | 197 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.8% | 168 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 71 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 64 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.5% | 51 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 48 |
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 | 304 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 502 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 236 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 78 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 258 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 434 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 443 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D
- Lighting & signalling (6.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.0% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D?
89.7% of the 1,139 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.3% fail rate, across model years 2020–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.6% of tests, then visibility (4.0%).
How much does mileage affect L200 Trojan Di-D MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 23.1% for 90-120k, a 18.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,139 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.