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WL55 AWO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 117,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 113,689 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 113,687 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 111,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 109,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 106,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 100,949 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 100,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 97,463 miles

Brake performance not tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 95,508 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,040 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,885 miles

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

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

underside waxoiled at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,760 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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WL55 AWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WL55 AWO, 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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WL55 AWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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