CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL05 WRE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm on idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end, also rubber perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both reg plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,013 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 114,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel - From leak off line area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,832 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 93,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,378 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 23,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL05 WRE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL05 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL05 WRE?

You can check the full history of PL05 WRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL05 WRE registered?

PL05 WRE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is PL05 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 WRE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 WRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL05 WRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.