2020 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 790 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D recorded an 89.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 L200 Trojan Di-D sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.6%) and visibility (4.4%) 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 position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 38 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.2% once past 90-120k — 6.8× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 18.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.4% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 52 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 35 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 20 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.4% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 14 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 6 | Washers | 10 |
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 | 18.2% | 144 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.8% | 109 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 55 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.7% | 45 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 30 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.8% | 30 |
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 | 214 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 342 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 158 | 15.2% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 250 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 263 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 274 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 L200 Trojan Di-D
On a 2020 L200 Trojan Di-D, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (4.4% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% 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.
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 Trojan Di-Ds pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 790 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).
Does the 2020 L200 Trojan Di-D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 790 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.