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DE05 XXH

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,982 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded not considered exessive

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 100,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded not considered exessive

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,013 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis, ns ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Through inner wing to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Through inner wing to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis, ns ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,196 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,050 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,538 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,826 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,998 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,999 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,997 miles

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

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

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

discks corosion and scored

Pass 20 May 2008 21,310 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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DE05 XXH is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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