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RJ55 UEW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,397 miles

Engine oil below min mark on dip stick.

Front exhaust box badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Some corrosion to most front suspension components and chassis rails.

Some corrosion to most rear suspension components and chassis rails.

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,189 miles

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

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

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

Some corrosion to most front suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,193 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some general corrosion to all chassis rails including cross bars.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,193 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Prop centre bearing excess worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Both front tyres worn low on tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some general corrosion to all chassis rails including cross bars.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front front discs rusty

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,629 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,659 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,976 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,309 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,205 miles

front tyres worn o9n edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,398 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,888 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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RJ55 UEW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ55 UEW, 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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RJ55 UEW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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