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PJ55 DXU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,823 miles

Front fog lamps deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower sidelamp not working

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 88,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,449 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spare mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,954 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 82,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 67,093 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring hanger (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,019 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,046 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,177 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,289 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,824 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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PJ55 DXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green 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 PJ55 DXU, 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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PJ55 DXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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