2006 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior DI-D D/C 2.5L Diesel · INZ 3762

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 21 August 2025 at 169,379 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a repeated pattern of initial failure followed by rapid pass after correction. In July 2024 the vehicle failed on 3 July at 168,057 miles then passed on 26 July at 168,354 miles. The same sequence repeated in 2025, failing on 20 July at 169,265 miles and passing one month later. This suggests minor issues were addressed promptly rather than left unattended. The recorded mileage of 169,379 against a 2006 build gives an average of roughly 8,469 miles per year, which is typical for a two-decade-old working pickup. The gap between the March 2023 test at 162,967 miles and the July 2024 test at 168,354 miles shows about 5,387 miles covered in sixteen months, a low-use period. From July 2024 to August 2025 the vehicle added only 1,025 miles, indicating it has been lightly used or stood idle for extended stretches in the past year. The MOT history records no advisories or specified defects across any test, so the DVSA data alone shows no flagged corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults. A clean sheet at 169,000 miles on a 20-year-old L200 is unusual and warrants physical verification. The buyer should inspect chassis rails, subframe mounts, and suspension components for hidden rust the test did not capture. Given the two failed-then-passed cycles in consecutive summers, the previous owner likely deferred basic checks until the test date. Examine brake calipers for binding, check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and confirm the diesel drivetrain has no oil leaks before purchase.