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WV05 GYO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,624 mi
Last recorded171,624 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GYO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 171,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

under vehicle chassis/suspension/exhaust corroded

under vehicle repairs/components covered with substance/underseal unable to check properly

Fail 6 Dec 2025 171,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

under vehicle chassis/suspension/exhaust corroded

under vehicle repairs/components covered with substance/underseal unable to check properly

Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,271 miles

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. in favour of near/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front bumper damaged but no sharp edges and not likely to cause injury

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 148,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. in favour of near/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front front bumper damaged but no sharp edges and not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,384 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 137,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 123,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both sides rear U bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,443 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/F NS/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 96,997 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,940 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately across axle (3.6.A.3)

surface corrosion on inner sills, floor and chassis area

Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,920 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil too low (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on inner sills, floor and chassis area

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,595 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,594 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,896 miles

22% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,773 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,606 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,438 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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WV05 GYO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WV05 GYO, 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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WV05 GYO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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