MITSUBISHI L2002015 · 2.4L DIESEL

The Mitsubishi L200 presented a passed roadworthiness status at its most recent DVSA test on 26 January 2026, roughly six months before the current date, at 247,294 miles, with a single advisory noting rear brake pipe corrosion covered in grease or other material. Maintenance trend across the recorded history reads as stable rather than deteriorating. The 2024 test on 11 January 2024 at 221,474 miles first flagged nearside rear brake pipe corrosion front to rear, and the same class of defect reappears in 2026 without expansion to other systems. Minor items such as an offside rear position lamp incorrect colour in January 2023 and windscreen damage noted in January 2022 and January 2023 have not recurred, indicating those were resolved. Recorded mileages show consistent high-use commercial pattern for an eleven-year-old pickup. The odometer stood at 180,984 miles on 8 January 2022, rose to 204,787 by 6 January 2023, then 221,474 on 11 January 2024, 235,202 on 9 January 2025, and 247,294 on 26 January 2026. Annual increments have slowed from roughly 23,800 miles in 2022 to 2023 to about 12,000 miles in the latest period, yet the lifetime average remains near 22,500 miles per year. Such accumulation implies heavy drivetrain and suspension fatigue even though the MOT record carries no failures. A buyer should physically inspect the rear brake pipe runs, particularly the front to rear sections, for underlying corrosion beneath any grease coating; the tester's repeated advisories suggest inadequate rust prevention rather than sudden failure. Given the 247,000-mile context, examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear, and verify structural integrity of chassis members exposed to road salt. The earlier windscreen damage and lamp colour fault appear cleared, but confirm the windscreen bears no undocumented cracks and the rear lamps emit correct colour. The pattern of greasing corroded brake pipes across the 2024 and 2026 tests suggests previous keepers managed the defect cosmetically instead of renewing lines. Combined with the high annual mileage, this points to deferred maintenance on safety-critical hydraulics and warrants pressure testing of the braking system and scrutiny of drivetrain components before purchase.