2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · DS05 DCE
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 129,154 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 DCE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 129,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 DCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (DS05 DCE) between July 2008 and June 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
DS05 DCE Mileage History
- 05/07/200867,457 mi
- 05/07/200867,457 mi
- 07/07/200977,622 mi+10,165 mi
- 13/07/200977,629 mi+7 mi
- 12/06/201085,536 mi+7,907 mi
- 15/06/201085,536 mi
- 01/07/201188,263 mi+2,727 mi
- 10/07/201290,983 mi+2,720 mi
- 15/07/201393,511 mi+2,528 mi
- 13/06/201496,022 mi+2,511 mi
- 09/06/201598,226 mi+2,204 mi
- 08/06/2016100,233 mi+2,007 mi
- 07/06/2017102,051 mi+1,818 mi
- 07/06/2017102,051 mi
- 04/06/2018103,551 mi+1,500 mi
- 31/05/2019106,095 mi+2,544 mi
- 25/06/2020111,793 mi+5,698 mi
- 22/06/2021117,487 mi+5,694 mi
- 21/06/2022123,271 mi+5,784 mi
- 23/06/2023129,154 mi+5,883 mi
Average of roughly 4,123 miles per year across 20 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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