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DV05 VYJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 126,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Multiple. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 126,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 125,673 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 125,432 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Multiple bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 125,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 124,657 miles

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

Central Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre bearing mount rubber. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,849 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,839 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp missing os stop lamp inoperative (1.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 108,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 103,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 93,206 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 93,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 81,089 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,072 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 May 2008 42,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 42,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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DV05 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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