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CE55 LVN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

197,181 mi
Last recorded197,181 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 197,181 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 197,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 197,163 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

1x bolt missing each side from gearbox rear support cradle to chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

engine management light on

fuel lines corroding

tow bar electrical cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2023 187,076 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2023 187,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,910 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 180,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint at offside inner wing area (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 178,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint at offside inner wing area (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 173,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is damaged/worn 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint on offside front inner wing/chassis area (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust is corroded

front sump guard/undertray is insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2020 173,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is damaged/worn 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint on offside front inner wing/chassis area (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust is corroded

front sump guard/undertray is insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,695 miles

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop is missing

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting bush is in poor condition (split)

oil cooler pipe is leaking in engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2019 165,692 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop is missing

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting bush is in poor condition (split)

oil cooler pipe is leaking in engine bay

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,163 miles

Oil leak various ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi pipe and centre pipe deteriating also centre box

lower section of front bumper os cracked and split

nsr reflector damaged and missing partialy

os side step damaged

osf nsf steering idler ball joints have play

slight bind on nsf brake

undertray fitted steel

Fail 23 Jan 2018 157,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outside d bush on suspension arm strongish advise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play strongish advise (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outside d bush on suspension arm strongish advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint strongish advise (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play strongish advise (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak various ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi pipe and centre pipe deteriating also centre box

lower section of front bumper os cracked and split

nsr reflector damaged and missing partialy

os side step damaged

osf nsf steering idler ball joints have play

slight bind on nsf brake

undertray fitted steel

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,495 miles

Oil leak heavy ()

o/s/f lower side light not working. o/s/f suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 146,850 miles

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

Oil leak heavy ()

o/s/f lower side light not working. o/s/f suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,046 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,046 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty operation puts on main beam warning light (1.3.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,739 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear road spring all bushes worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear road spring all bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,255 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,744 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 108,742 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,928 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 92,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axel leaking oil

Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axel leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE55 LVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE55 LVN, 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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CE55 LVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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