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M3 SXR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,930 mi
Last recorded148,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 148,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2026 148,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside steering arm play

Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,898 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,230 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s front brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

General rust under the vehicle structure areas

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,510 miles

front tyre treads are low on outer edges

rear tyre treads are low in centre of treads

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,141 miles

front antiroll bar links bushes worn

rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,257 miles

offside rear reflector is broken but still has 50% showing to the rear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M3 SXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M3 SXR, 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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What year was M3 SXR registered?

M3 SXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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