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DG05 TZO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 131,558 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 124,948 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 124,943 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn And inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn And inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cross member bolts loose

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,367 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,975 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 99,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,624 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,979 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2013 64,217 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,591 miles

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)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,350 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DG05 TZO 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 78.3%.

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 DG05 TZO, 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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DG05 TZO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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