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DV05 VUF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,726 mi
Last recorded159,726 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 159,726 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 156,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,018 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 149,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 147,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body and chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,954 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 128,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody slightly corroded ( only surface rust)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,388 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,246 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,890 miles

O/s wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Mar 2017 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,648 miles

engine management light on

vehicle sluggish to accelerate for smoke test

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,553 miles

reverse lights not working

slight play in both front outer track rod ends

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,865 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,483 miles

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake requires adjustment

screen chipped

Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake requires adjustment

screen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,024 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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DV05 VUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver 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 DV05 VUF, 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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DV05 VUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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