2005 MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB2.5L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the 2 December 2025 MOT at 72,817 miles with no defects recorded. The immediate trend is stable after the 1 December 2025 failure, which was remedied and resulted in a clean pass; however, earlier recurring faults such as wheel bearing play and exhaust leaks indicate ongoing wear that has not been fully resolved. At 21 years old, the 72,817‑mile odometer equates to roughly 3,467 miles per year, a low figure that suggests limited use or extended periods of inactivity. Nonetheless, the mileage record shows uneven growth: a jump of 6,063 miles between the 15 November 2022 and 16 December 2023 tests, and a minimal increase of only 146 miles in the 31 days from 1 December to 2 January 2025, highlighting periods of both heavy and light usage. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system, paying particular attention to the front and rear track‑rod ends, ball joints, coil springs and bushes, all of which have exhibited excessive play or fracture in previous tests. The brake system requires scrutiny of the hydraulic lines and calipers for corrosion, leaks or binding, given the history of rear and front brake‑pipe corrosion and the 2025 failure of the off‑side rear brake pipe. Exhaust integrity must be verified, as major leaks were recorded in 2018 and 2025, and the chassis shows chronic rust that, while not compromising rigidity, warrants a detailed visual assessment. Finally, the buyer ought to confirm that any remedial work carried out after the 2025 failures was performed to a high standard, check for fresh corrosion on structural members, and assess the condition of rubber components such as suspension bushes and brake hoses, since low mileage does not guarantee the absence of age‑related deterioration.