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NV05 HTL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 HTL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,452 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

steering drop arm has wear in joints

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,034 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes greased

oil leak slight back of engine

Pass 21 May 2019 84,469 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 84,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure put not likely to fall out

Fail 2 May 2018 79,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure put not likely to fall out

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,402 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,402 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 73,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf brake shows signs of binding

Pass 21 May 2014 57,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust cat missing, unsure if one fitted as standered.

Pass 13 May 2013 45,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,183 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,872 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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NV05 HTL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NV05 HTL, 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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NV05 HTL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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