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SO54 WVM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,877 mi
Last recorded108,877 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 WVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,877 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 108,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 107,672 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 107,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 106,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 106,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 105,046 miles

centre propshaft coupling has slight play

oil leaks(various)

Fail 13 May 2022 105,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre propshaft coupling has slight play

oil leaks(various)

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,993 miles

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

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

both rear shox heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,323 miles

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

oil leaks (various)

rear shox corroded (outer)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,480 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine management lamp on

offside front fog lamp inoporative

under side of vehicle sprayed with oil

Fail 30 Jun 2018 90,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine management lamp on

offside front fog lamp inoporative

under side of vehicle sprayed with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,555 miles

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

Oil leak from engine to gearbox area

engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,909 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion in exhuast centre heat cover

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion in exhuast centre heat cover

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,442 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,351 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2010 54,389 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

some/slight free play/movement felt in nearside front hub/bearing area

offside rear tyre at 1.6-2mm across central 3/4 of tread area

Fail 28 Feb 2010 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

some/slight free play/movement felt in nearside front hub/bearing area

offside rear tyre at 1.6-2mm across central 3/4 of tread area

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,486 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SO54 WVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SO54 WVM, 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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SO54 WVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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