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MD54 CSS

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 CSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,557 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,557 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,569 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,668 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 115,668 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,949 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,844 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 105,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,320 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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MD54 CSS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MD54 CSS, 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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MD54 CSS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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