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DE05 LHT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,270 mi
Last recorded130,270 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 130,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,253 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 110,026 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,520 miles

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

Nearside headlamp aim ON low limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp aim low

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 99,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction gps in excess of 40mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging obstruction removed in excess of 40mm removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp aim ON low limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp aim low

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 85,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating rear bull bar (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

rear spring front bolts wrong length

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,482 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U bolt nuts x4 (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U bolt nuts x4 (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

rear spring front bolts wrong length

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,625 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,576 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,392 miles

front brake pads low

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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DE05 LHT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE05 LHT, 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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DE05 LHT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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