2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · AK04 LPC

The Mitsubishi L200 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 16 October 2023 at 132,165 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing its final assessment without advisories or mechanical flags. Recorded mileage sits at 132,165 miles against a 2004 build date, equating to roughly 6,008 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a 22-year-old pickup. The DVSA entries show sparse but clean progression: 126,005 miles on 29 October 2021, 129,807 miles by 20 October 2022, and 132,165 miles at the October 2023 test. Annual accumulation stayed low at under 4,000 miles per year, suggesting light duty rather than sustained commercial load. The record shows two failed tests on 29 October 2021 and 20 October 2022, both at identical mileages to the subsequent passes logged the next day, with no defects cited in either failure. Such paired fail-pass entries with zero recorded faults typically point to administrative or paperwork issues at the testing station rather than outstanding mechanical defects. No advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion appear across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underside rust given the vehicle's age and the L200 chassis's known vulnerability to corrosion. Verify the rear suspension, drivetrain mounts, and brake calipers operate without binding, and confirm the test failures were clerical rather than concealed defects. The clean advisory history offers reassurance, but 22 years of age demands hands-on checks the MOT record cannot supply.