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LD05 ZBJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,046 mi
Last recorded128,046 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 128,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

chassis corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 128,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch missing (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

chassis corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 128,035 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,239 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 120,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 110,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 7 Sep 2019 97,637 miles

rear indicators faded

undercarriage freshly undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,770 miles

both rear indicators are faded

nsf repeater light is faded

osf indicator is faded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,744 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,179 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,378 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,326 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,326 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,772 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,585 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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LD05 ZBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 LD05 ZBJ, 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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LD05 ZBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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