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EK55 DRZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DRZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,698 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 126,856 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and both ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension dust covers perished and covered in grease

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion at rear of vehicle to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes (corroded silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

steering joints and rubbers worn/ perished

Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,557 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near front spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion at rear of vehicle to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes (corroded silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

steering joints and rubbers worn/ perished

Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear leaf springs heavily corroded and in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in osf wheel bearing

various front balljoint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2022 117,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear leaf springs heavily corroded and in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in osf wheel bearing

various front balljoint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,210 miles

Rear leaf springs heavily corroded

oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

various suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,937 miles

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

Various Ball Joint Dust Covers Severely Deteriorated.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,936 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Various Ball Joint Dust Covers Severely Deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,647 miles

Central prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

various front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,494 miles

brake pipes have been coated

near side rear lamp lens has been repaired

steering idler has slight play in bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,206 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,279 miles

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

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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EK55 DRZ 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 EK55 DRZ, 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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EK55 DRZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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