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BL05 AEO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,772 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,372 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ehgine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,550 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,519 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,113 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,946 miles

Slight play in N/S track rod end

front roll bar bushes poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,753 miles

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
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BL05 AEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BL05 AEO, 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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BL05 AEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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