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L200 MEP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 MEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,799 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tow bar socket plate damaged

Fail 9 May 2013 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tow bar socket plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,633 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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L200 MEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 L200 MEP, 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 L200 MEP registered?

L200 MEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is L200 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L200 MEP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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