CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB55 XXT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationSB55 XXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
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

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 164,719 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 164,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 162,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm both front inner (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 also worn bushes (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2019 158,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm both front inner (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 also worn bushes (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 149,373 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 149,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 135,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to nsr wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 135,704 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to nsr wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking return pipe modified and leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting split and deteriorated ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 125,874 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2015 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel tank corroded slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

tailpipe hanger broken

Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 97,106 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2012 92,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SB55 XXT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SB55 XXT, 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 SB55 XXT?

You can check the full history of SB55 XXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB55 XXT registered?

SB55 XXT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SB55 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 XXT shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB55 XXT 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 SB55 XXT. 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.