Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (2000)
2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab
CarHunch analysed 1,956 real MOT records for the 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab passes its MOT first time in just 69% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly three in ten have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a serious red flag for any buyer. This is a diesel-only cohort with no petrol alternative in the data, so you're evaluating the breed's inherent reliability profile, not a choice between powertrains.
At just over 109,000 miles median, these vehicles are fairly high-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 4.45 failures per test and 24.4 advisories, indicating accumulated wear is catching up with them. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, braking system, and undercarriage corrosion—areas where ageing L200s consistently rack up defects.
What to check before buying a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab
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.
- ⚠️ 28.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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%) | 1,936 | 69% | 4.46 |
| Petrol (1%) | 17 | 71.3% | 3.59 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 64.1% | 5.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 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 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab vehicles fall between 87,948 and 135,460 miles.
2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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