Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c (2007)
2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal diesel is a significantly weaker MOT performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 43.4% against the national standard of 80%—meaning most examples fail their test. On the positive side, dangerous defects are rare (0%), so safety-critical systems aren't a widespread concern, but the high failure rate reflects accumulated wear issues typical of this 17-year-old working pickup.
At 140,000 miles median, these trucks have genuinely high mileage for their age, and the 0.99 average failures per vehicle indicates wear across multiple systems rather than one specific problem area. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection and budget for repairs—this isn't a model to assume will pass its next MOT without work.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 137 | 43.3% | 0.97 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c vehicles fall between 112,715 and 157,117 miles.
2007 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c — Still on the Road
29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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