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WL05 FRO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 133,057 miles

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

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

under body corrosion not excessive

Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,242 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 125,212 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 93,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,172 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,205 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 9 Aug 2017 60,205 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,002 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,037 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,257 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 31 Jul 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,217 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 FRO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WL05 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL05 FRO registered?

WL05 FRO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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