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WL05 BVA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 119,060 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Ns/Os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Ns/Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Transfer case mounting rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2026 119,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

General underside corrosion

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

Reverse light not working

Transfer case mounting bush defective

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,602 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2025 112,602 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Reverse lamp inoperative

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,671 miles

Front tyre(s) wearing low inner edges

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,208 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,208 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,785 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 89,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 83,775 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,821 miles

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

slight wear in n/s outer rollbar rubber

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,612 miles

minor damage to front numberplate

Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor damage to front numberplate

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,815 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,815 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,467 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

o/s front track rod end has play almost at failure

rear exhaust box sheld lose

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,451 miles

exhaust strap snapped off

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have light play

slight mis balance on rear service brake

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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WL05 BVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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