2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · AD54 EXR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing mechanical wear rather than proactive replacement. The most recent test in July 2025 at 131,372 miles identified a minor exhaust gas leak, which follows a history of excessive smoke noted in 2022. While the vehicle has passed its tests, the recurrence of wheel bearing and exhaust issues suggests that components are being addressed only when they approach failure thresholds rather than during scheduled intervals. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 131,372 miles represents an average usage of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low mileage is consistent across the records, with only 124 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 865 miles between 2023 and 2024. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to rubber component degradation and seizing parts, which may align with the deteriorating shock absorber shroud noted back in 2021. A buyer must focus specifically on the front wheel bearings, as both nearside and offside units were flagged with slight play in 2021 and again in 2024. The failure to replace these over those three years indicates a reactive approach to mechanical faults. The exhaust system also requires a thorough inspection for the leak identified in 2025 to ensure it does not worsen into a significant structural or manifold failure. Given the age of the truck, a detailed check for structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points is essential as these areas were not highlighted in the recent advisories but remain common failure points for this model.