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RL54 XOJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,651 mi
Last recorded201,651 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 XOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 201,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,124 miles

Nearside Front steering idler worn

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 190,124 miles

Nearside Front steering idler worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 169,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 158,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,866 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,047 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 127,044 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside 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 5 Nov 2019 121,189 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,827 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,555 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both missing (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,120 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,154 miles

front bumper damaged.

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged.

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,477 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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RL54 XOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RL54 XOJ, 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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RL54 XOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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