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VK05 LCZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 LCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 128,912 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

pitman arm slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,237 miles

Nearside Rear pitman arm slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,657 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 114,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant low

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft center bearing insulator perished

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

casing of catalytic converter rusty & coming away exposing sound deadening material

slight exhaust blow from joint clamp 'post cat' rusty & fractured. Replacement exhaust parts advised

Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,177 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft center bearing insulator perished

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

casing of catalytic converter rusty & coming away exposing sound deadening material

slight exhaust blow from joint clamp 'post cat' rusty & fractured. Replacement exhaust parts advised

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,881 miles

Central Center drive shaft support bearing mount has play

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

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

Nearside Front worn more outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle vacuum hose disconnected from pipe by rust

cat converter casing disintegrated

exhaust system in general rusty condition

fuel return pipe rusty along n/s chassis

general under body and chassis have surface rust

oil leak left front engine (possible oil pressure switch)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Center drive shaft support bearing mount has play

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

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

Nearside Front worn more outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle vacuum hose disconnected from pipe by rust

cat converter casing disintegrated

exhaust system in general rusty condition

fuel return pipe rusty along n/s chassis

general under body and chassis have surface rust

oil leak left front engine (possible oil pressure switch)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,814 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,291 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,291 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,223 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,253 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 14,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,150 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
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VK05 LCZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK05 LCZ, 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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VK05 LCZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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