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DU55 VBC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

179,983 mi
Last recorded179,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,983 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n\s + o\s front upper wishbone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s + o\s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front to back chassis corroded

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 179,833 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 2mm

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust middle box outer casing corroded

under chassis rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2023 179,488 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2022 179,044 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside fuel tank covered in unknown liquid leaking from above

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear springs covered in unknown liquid leaking from above

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2022 179,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside fuel tank covered in unknown liquid leaking from above

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear springs covered in unknown liquid leaking from above

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2021 178,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 178,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 178,499 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 177,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 177,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 175,501 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside reg plate light faulty

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 175,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside reg plate light faulty

Nearside track rod necking

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 174,517 miles

Oil leak ()

battery temporary secured with cable ties

temporary mounting fitted to exhaust at rear of system

Fail 12 May 2017 174,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

battery temporary secured with cable ties

temporary mounting fitted to exhaust at rear of system

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 171,220 miles

Rear child seats fitted to rear, belts not tested

Fail 13 May 2016 171,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing two reflectors fitted (1.5.1a)

Rear child seats fitted to rear, belts not tested

Pass 16 May 2015 160,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 160,920 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 149,775 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2014 149,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 144,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 144,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 137,127 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 137,127 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,670 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre on limit 1.6m

Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,481 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre starting to wear towards legal limit

Parking brake may need adjusting sohortly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,481 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear towards legal limit

Parking brake may need adjusting sohortly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,681 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

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DU55 VBC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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