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SL05 VWG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 48,279 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 48,279 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 46,801 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,742 miles

advise o/s n/s front to rear chassi corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not holed advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front upper half of brake flexi pipes ferrules corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear tyres near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise rear exhaust hanger bracket split causing exhaust to vibrate but not insecure

advise rear leaf springs corroded

advise slight corrosion o/s n/s front on body where it mounts to chassi

advise slight movement from o/s/f inner trackrod advise to replace

advise slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 29 May 2019 45,828 miles

advise chassi corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear tyre treads are low

advise slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 May 2018 44,344 miles

advise front valance panel badly corroded and holed but not structural advise to repair

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded advise to replace

advise o/s n/s main chassi legs corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe at caliper end

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,151 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower and upper suspension wishbones corroded but not holed or excessive

advise slight travel on handbrake lever advise to adjust

Pass 2 May 2016 38,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded small brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,343 miles

advise fuel tank looks damp but is not leaking advise to check oilly

advise o/s/f front brake pipe at caliper corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,621 miles

advise exhaust hanger bracket been welded

advise n ew brake pipe fitted across rear axle also front to rear and o/s/f

advise new antiroll bar bushes fitted to o/s n/s front

advise new track rod ends fitted to o/s n/s front

advise o/s n/s front tyres wearing on outside edges but out with 3/4 tread breadth advise to replace

Fail 28 Mar 2014 28,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge out with 3/4 tread breadth advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,539 miles

ADVISORY SLIGHT WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTSIDE EDGE

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake slight travel

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,455 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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SL05 VWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL05 VWG, 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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SL05 VWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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