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OV05 VKU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 89,134 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,879 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 69,998 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,566 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 5,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 5,112 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 4,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,289 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2011 3,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 3,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 2,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 2,989 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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OV05 VKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OV05 VKU, 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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OV05 VKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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