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RF55 VLJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 VLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 137,375 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition

Centre silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2026 137,375 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre silencer in poor condition

Centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,983 miles

Light corrosion to suspension components.

O/S Headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 121,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,356 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 110,337 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,125 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 104,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 104,513 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,667 miles

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

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

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

Some wear,N/S Steering idler

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,940 miles

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

Centre silencer deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,940 miles

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

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

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

Centre silencer deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,709 miles

Centre silencer starting to deteriorate

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,709 miles

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

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

Centre silencer starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,118 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,032 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,032 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,406 miles

Slight play in o/s pitman arm

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,415 miles

slight deteration of steering dust covers

slight play in front wheel bearngs

Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,813 miles

1. All four tyres slightly wearing on edges of treads

Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,813 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)

1. All four tyres slightly wearing on edges of treads

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,917 miles

all tyres worn on edges

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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RF55 VLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RF55 VLJ, 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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What year was RF55 VLJ registered?

RF55 VLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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