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LB54 UTE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 UTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 123,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 123,671 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2025 121,421 miles

small play in nearside inner track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on.

Fail 5 Jul 2024 119,121 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,653 miles

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

rear brake pipes across rear axel getting poor

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 107,747 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,948 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 103,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,042 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb holder broken (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,308 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,790 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR IN PLACES.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR IN PLACES.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

steering ideler arms have slight play in ball joints.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

steering ideler arms have slight play in ball joints.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,793 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,227 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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LB54 UTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LB54 UTE, 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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LB54 UTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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