CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU55 GVE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,513 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear brake/fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,868 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 95,868 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,935 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2022 85,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 80,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,164 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,792 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

front brakes slight binding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,142 miles

all 4 tyres cracking with age

Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

all 4 tyres cracking with age

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,756 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded on the inside

front brake pads look low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded on the inside

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,006 miles

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering vibration at 40mph

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,005 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering vibration at 40mph

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,312 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 50,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 36,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,264 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU55 GVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU55 GVE?

You can check the full history of DU55 GVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU55 GVE registered?

DU55 GVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is DU55 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 GVE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU55 GVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU55 GVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.