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VO05 LCL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 LCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 141,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 141,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 132,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,700 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 125,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 117,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,119 miles

Steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,119 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,121 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 106,121 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,508 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,947 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,947 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure both rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 91,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,959 miles

brakes will need attention

front and rear brakes near imbalance limits

park brake 16% ,,,o/s low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,265 miles

Tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlight has blue tint on bulb but is still substantially white

offside front headlight has blue tint on bulb but is still substantially white

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlight has blue tint on bulb but is still substantially white

offside front headlight has blue tint on bulb but is still substantially white

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in the pitman arm ball joint

slight play in the steering idler

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in the pitman arm ball joint

slight play in the steering idler

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,108 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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VO05 LCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VO05 LCL, 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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VO05 LCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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