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WP05 WRE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,330 mi
Last recorded115,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 WRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heavy surface corrosion on underside and suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2026 115,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heavy surface corrosion on underside and suspension

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,121 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres cracking down in treads

lots of heavy surface corrosion on chassis and suspension but all still strong

Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,225 miles

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

complete chassis has heavy surface corrosion

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 102,014 miles

lots of surface corrosion on chassis and underside

Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,317 miles

lots of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,805 miles

lots of surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,648 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount to silencer has corrosion but still adequately supported ?

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

Nearside Front brake has sum bind ?

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,634 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 91,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,101 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,123 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,679 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 29 Jul 2008 30,741 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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WP05 WRE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver 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 WP05 WRE, 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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WP05 WRE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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