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HD05 RVU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,591 mi
Last recorded139,591 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 139,591 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 48% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 1st cross member excess corrosion, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill close to 2nd body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to 1st body mounting, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill close to body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis rail excess corrosion in front of spring hanger (front hanger bracket) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH front fog lamps insecure/damaged

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTh upper and lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH upper and lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body mounting all in poor condition and subject to corrosion, (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis is rusty at rear end of vehicle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar assembly rusty,

Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 134,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

spare tyre punctured

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front shockers corroded

front shockers corroded

front subframe corroded

rear leaf springs corroded both

spare wheel punctured

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 116,361 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,678 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

chassis v,rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2018 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

chassis v,rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,180 miles

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

exhaust v,rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

exhaust v,rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,043 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,916 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,252 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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HD05 RVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HD05 RVU, 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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HD05 RVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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