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NV55 XBM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 105,243 miles

Chassis surface corrosion front to rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,654 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,888 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler arm has play

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,318 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,488 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,488 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 422,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,559 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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NV55 XBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV55 XBM, 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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NV55 XBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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