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LV05 VDL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,101 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,613 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 91,611 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipes along chassis starting to rust at fuel tank area

Fail 20 May 2014 87,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

additional lamp in bonnet duct comes on when ignition on [blue in colour]

both front pos lamps flicker very slightly

Pass 20 May 2014 87,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

additional lamp in bonnet duct comes on when ignition on [blue in colour]

both front pos lamps flicker very slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 74,146 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front fog lamp tell tale inop

towbar electrical sockets mt plate damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 62,595 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s front tyre damaged around outer wall

no tell tale light for front fog lamps

Fail 12 May 2012 62,595 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre damaged around outer wall

n/s front tyre pressure low

no tell tale light for front fog lamps

one of two fitted alternator belts has came off pulleys

power steering belt slightly frayed

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,891 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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LV05 VDL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV05 VDL, 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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LV05 VDL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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