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GP05 RVE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 RVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 124,027 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,187 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,200 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 122,199 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 121,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,196 miles

All brake ferrules corroded

All underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust end pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,715 miles

Nearside 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))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear seats full unable to test centre belt anchor

Fail 1 Sep 2020 117,715 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear seats full unable to test centre belt anchor

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,573 miles

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2019 112,573 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,009 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust heat shield damaged slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust heat shield damaged slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately handbrake lever chewed by dog (3.1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,908 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately handbrake lever chewed by dog (3.1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately dog has chewed lever slightly (3.1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken, But System Still Supported

Rear Nearside Indicator Cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2013 81,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit is Cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,538 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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GP05 RVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP05 RVE, 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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GP05 RVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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