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DV55 YBR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,944 mi
Last recorded76,944 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 YBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,944 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,556 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 66,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 63,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,857 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,857 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 52,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,584 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,590 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S and N/S front anti roll bar end bushes are slightly worn.

Fail 8 May 2012 39,546 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S and N/S front anti roll bar end bushes are slightly worn.

Wiring on rear axle damaged. Possibly shorted to earth??

Pass 6 May 2011 35,165 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 May 2010 29,359 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 23,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

one bolt missing out front pipe exhaust bracket

Pass 15 May 2009 23,478 miles

one bolt missing out front pipe exhaust bracket

Fail 14 May 2009 23,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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DV55 YBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DV55 YBR, 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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DV55 YBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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