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GJ05 GVU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,775 mi
Last recorded100,775 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 100,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 100,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 100,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 99,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,061 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 97,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 97,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,061 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
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GJ05 GVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GJ05 GVU, 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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What year was GJ05 GVU registered?

GJ05 GVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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