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VN05 REU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 REU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 81,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,540 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,534 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across rear axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,732 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,707 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf + osf tyres have slight cracks in the tread

propshaft slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

2 nails in nsr tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nsf + osf tyres have slight cracks in the tread

propshaft slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,499 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,365 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,023 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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VN05 REU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN05 REU, 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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VN05 REU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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