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AP54 PVW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,813 mi
Last recorded107,813 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 PVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 107,813 miles

heavy under sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,230 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 99,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,982 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,929 miles

centre exhaust corroded, osf floor, osf upper suspension arm and chassis.

corrosion at nsf inner sill, os and ns rear chassis. fuel pipe at tank.

nsf belt slow recoil.

nsf brake pipe and hose heavily greased.

nsf dip at low limit.

nsf fog lense cracked.

nsr spring front bush worn and bolt appears incorrectly fitted.

oil wetness at underside.

os and nsf bearings have minor play

os and nsf flexi ferrules corroding.

play at osf and nsf upper joints, only found on skid plate shake.

play at osf inner steering joint.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 87,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded, osf floor, osf upper suspension arm and chassis.

corrosion at nsf inner sill, os and ns rear chassis. fuel pipe at tank.

nsf belt slow recoil.

nsf brake pipe and hose heavily greased.

nsf dip at low limit.

nsf fog lense cracked.

nsr spring front bush worn and bolt appears incorrectly fitted.

oil wetness at underside.

os and nsf bearings have minor play

os and nsf flexi ferrules corroding.

play at osf and nsf upper joints, only found on skid plate shake.

play at osf inner steering joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,091 miles

body damaged, o/s front fog lamp damaged, oil leak

n/s rear spring eye movment at limit

o/s\front tyre and n/s rear uneven wear

play in rear shock lower bushes at limit

play in steering joints,indicators fading

rear springs missaligned

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damaged, o/s front fog lamp damaged, oil leak

n/s rear spring eye movment at limit

o/s\front tyre and n/s rear uneven wear

play in rear shock lower bushes at limit

play in steering joints,indicators fading

rear springs missaligned

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,812 miles

exhaust corroded, front flexi ferrules corroded,

frnat brake imbalance at 24% front pads appear worn.

front wheel bearings have play.

indicators faded, brake fluid level at minimum level, upper stop lamp deteriorated.

os steering joints x2 have play.

osf lower and nsf lower ball joint have play.

osr tyre 265 70 16 worn and cracking.

visual smoke at purge.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust corroded, front flexi ferrules corroded,

frnat brake imbalance at 24% front pads appear worn.

front wheel bearings have play.

indicators faded, brake fluid level at minimum level, upper stop lamp deteriorated.

os steering joints x2 have play.

osf lower and nsf lower ball joint have play.

osr tyre 265 70 16 worn and cracking.

visual smoke at purge.

Pass 31 May 2013 62,162 miles

oil leak, suspension components rusty, multi guards fitted, front flexy ferrules rusty, play in bottom ball joints, play in track rod ends, play in front outer roll bar bushes at limit, dip aim low

Pass 29 May 2012 53,786 miles

front number plate loose, play in front inner roll bar bushes at limit, multi guards fitted, oil leak, nail in o/s rear tyre, rear leaf springs rusty, play in steering joints need grease, n/s front fog lense damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 46,185 miles

play in front roll bar bushes at limit, front tyres uneven wear at limit, play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AP54 PVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP54 PVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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