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DU55 GVD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,547 mi
Last recorded93,547 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 GVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light, (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,168 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,990 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 82,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,545 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,021 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 60,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 60,462 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 55,458 miles

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

oil leak from where dipstick was not inserted correctly

Pass 24 May 2010 49,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,134 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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DU55 GVD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU55 GVD, 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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DU55 GVD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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