2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · DF05 EFE
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 87,983 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF05 EFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 87,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF05 EFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (DF05 EFE) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DF05 EFE Mileage History
- 22/08/202279,118 mi
- 08/09/202382,189 mi+3,071 mi
- 22/09/202382,191 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/202485,157 mi+2,966 mi
- 14/10/202587,983 mi+2,826 mi
Average of roughly 2,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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