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DF05 EEG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 111,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,204 miles

Both front and rear tyres perished in tread

Chassis undersilled

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,470 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints has slight play

Both front tyre perished in tread

Both rear tyres perished in tread and edges wearing unevenly

Chassis undersilled corroding - rear

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Slight play in steering linkages

Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 82,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear light lens

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 72,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,691 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,044 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 59,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,248 miles

dampness around injectors

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,870 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,338 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,419 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,419 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,290 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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DF05 EEG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF05 EEG, 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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DF05 EEG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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