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LR05 PPU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 137,516 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,425 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,700 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 127,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,961 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion in the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,859 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 118,833 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,875 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

centre & rear exhaust rubber mountings split. (temporary support fitted to rear )

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front road wheel inner rims very close to brake calipers

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,337 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,416 miles

offside front indcator lens broken

Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,416 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

offside front indcator lens broken

Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,673 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 PPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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