2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · AD53 DJX

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 25 January 2022 at 149,037 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The prior test on 17 January 2022 failed at the identical mileage of 149,037 yet listed no defects, a pattern consistent with an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has no MOT evidence covering the past four and a half years. The recorded mileage of 149,037 across roughly 22 years equates to about 6,774 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests moderate, consistent use rather than harsh commercial abuse. The records show no progressive mileage accumulation between tests because both the January 2022 entries share the same odometer reading, and no earlier history is supplied. The sparse data gives little basis to judge wear trends, though the absence of advisories on the pass test implies no flagged consumable or structural concerns at that time. A buyer must treat the lack of MOT cover since January 2022 as the principal risk. With the truck now over four years untested, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and chassis corrosion on this 2004 ladder-frame pickup should be physically inspected for degradation from standing or use. The identical-mileage fail and pass within eight days point to no recurring mechanical fault in the record, but the previous owner's lapse in retesting suggests the vehicle may have been laid up or used off-road without statutory checks. Prior to purchase, verify the drivetrain and structural integrity in person given the age and unrecorded period. The clean pass at 149,037 miles offers a reasonable baseline, yet the expired test history leaves brake binding, exhaust emissions, and underbody rust wholly unverified since early 2022.