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WL05 BNU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 100,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear damper dust cover corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached plastic wing arch loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

metal fuel tank straps corroded and weak

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper surrounding number plate loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper surrounding number plate loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,651 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,645 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bearing mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,661 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Sidewall damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 81,374 miles

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 75,989 miles

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Slight play in offside front hub/bearing

Fail 10 May 2017 75,989 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Slight play in offside front hub/bearing

Pass 25 May 2016 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 69,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,780 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,487 miles

slight play in nearside front hub/bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside front hub/bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,084 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,379 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,628 miles

Front brake disc are slightly rusty on braking surface.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc are slightly rusty on braking surface.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,955 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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WL05 BNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WL05 BNU, 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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WL05 BNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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