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R28 WKR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 WKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 170,050 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 167,027 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 163,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 158,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,250 miles

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

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

slight brake pedal travel borderline

Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose tightened up (6.1.7 (a) (i))

slight brake pedal travel borderline

Pass 18 Dec 2019 142,485 miles

advise both front headlight lenses becoming discolured recoomend machine polishing

advise centre rear brake light 1of 4 bulbs not working and discolouring reccomend bulb replacment

advise footbrake slight travel recommend brake fluid change and rear brake shoe adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,441 miles

both front headlamp lenses becomming discoloured

rear prop shaft (middle mounting) worn

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2018 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlamp lenses becomming discoloured

rear prop shaft (middle mounting) worn

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 121,669 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,049 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 107,852 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 107,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 106,822 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,808 miles

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

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

washers frozen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,137 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,468 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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R28 WKR 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 70.8%.

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 R28 WKR, 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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R28 WKR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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