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GV05 VYB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,087 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 77,087 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor 30cm within mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded central ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor 30cm within mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear over across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside floor corroded /chassis corroded, undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 65,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,469 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV05 VYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV05 VYB, 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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GV05 VYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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