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LR05 PNJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,903 mi
Last recorded125,903 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 125,903 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,406 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front....... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,844 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,353 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,557 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,152 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
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LR05 PNJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR05 PNJ, 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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LR05 PNJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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