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DE05 XXR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,655 mi
Last recorded170,655 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 170,655 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 162,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Please note light corrosion showing to under side of vehicle.

Fail 22 Dec 2023 162,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Please note light corrosion showing to under side of vehicle.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 146,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 146,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 128,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,868 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 112,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 101,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,554 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 May 2016 82,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 72,552 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,623 miles

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearing.

Slight play in outer anti-roll bar bushes on front.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,248 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn.

Both front wiper blades worn.

Child seat fitted to left hand rear does not allow full inspection of adult belt.

Rear tyres worn to 2-3mm of available tread.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,227 miles

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

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

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn.

Both front wiper blades worn.

Child seat fitted to left hand rear does not allow full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres worn to 2-3mm of available tread.

Child seat fitted to passenger front seat is not secure.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,047 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 39,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,809 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XXR 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 73.9%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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