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DL54 LAK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,866 mi
Last recorded96,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 LAK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,866 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

welding repairs carried out ( been undersealed )

Fail 2 Dec 2025 96,861 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 82,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers covers corroded

offside front brake flexi hose temp secured with cable tie

offside front shock absorber casing cover corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 82,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers covers corroded

offside front shock absorber casing cover corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber casing cover corroded

Offside Rear shockabsorber casing cover corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,169 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 69,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,877 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2, to flexi and on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2, to flexi and on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 64,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 60,457 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,180 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 54,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 47,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,446 miles

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

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

Slight chassis corrosion is apparant

Would advise early attention to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2008 32,276 miles

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

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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DL54 LAK 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 82.6%.

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 DL54 LAK, 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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DL54 LAK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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