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DF08 XWJ

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,233 mi
Last recorded41,233 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 41,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 39,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,114 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,010 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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DF08 XWJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 93,828 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 DF08 XWJ, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF08 XWJ registered?

DF08 XWJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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