Mitsubishi L200: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.3% of Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,874 | 10.7% |
| 2005 | 5,897 | 11.0% |
| 2006 | 31,716 | 12.0% |
| 2007 | 27,578 | 12.3% |
| 2008 | 17,945 | 12.6% |
| 2009 | 15,835 | 12.0% |
| 2010 | 23,018 | 11.5% |
| 2014 | 29,833 | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 33,326 | 4.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.