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DB05 DRB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 DRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 128,004 miles

front exhaust flexi & rear silencer corroded

o/s/ inner cv boot perished

surface corrosion underside

Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,738 miles

corrosion on inner & outer sills

corrosion on rear chassis rails

exhaust leak from flexi joint

front tyres wearing on inside

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,984 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front exhaust flexi split

oil leak

play in steering joints

Fail 7 Oct 2020 117,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached MUD FLAP (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flew joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f arch trim missing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flew joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f arch trim missing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,534 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outter bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,635 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside rear shackle bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,635 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear shackle bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working BAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,508 miles

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

Nearside rear view mirror damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,508 miles

Nearside rear view mirror damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,106 miles

Mearside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (2mm remaining).

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear (3mm remaining).

Play in nearside front wheel bearing but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Mearside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (2mm remaining).

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear (3mm remaining).

Play in nearside front wheel bearing but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,155 miles

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

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

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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DB05 DRB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DB05 DRB, 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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DB05 DRB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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