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GV55 UWO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

231,294 mi
Last recorded231,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 231,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 222,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 222,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 196,380 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 196,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 171,293 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 171,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,976 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 144,974 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,133 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,364 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to cargo on rear seats

Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to cargo on rear seats

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,065 miles

offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake fluid level below max mark

offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,426 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,139 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,142 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GV55 UWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GV55 UWO, 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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GV55 UWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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