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LG05 HLE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,256 mi
Last recorded145,256 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 HLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 145,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 145,238 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody front and rear suspensions steering corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,568 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 141,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2022 139,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 137,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 134,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 132,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,382 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

inner steering joints have play

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stops missing

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension bump stops missing

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,323 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 118,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 145,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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LG05 HLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LG05 HLE, 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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LG05 HLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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