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2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 140,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 140,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 137,352 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 137,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,512 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 135,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,099 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing play

front wheel alignment need checking

Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,422 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,421 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,027 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brakes fluctuating

offside front outer anti roll bush worn

outer edge worn nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,084 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,612 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,612 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 30 Sep 2009 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,661 miles

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

o/s/r reflector damaged

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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WV55 EUR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV55 EUR, 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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WV55 EUR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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