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DU55 LBN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 139,821 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 139,769 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 129,712 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 129,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 124,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,270 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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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DU55 LBN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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