2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · CU54 WTO

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 14 February 2022 at 87,281 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The vehicle has not been presented for MOT since, leaving its current roadworthiness unverified for over four years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. Recorded mileage stands at 87,281 against a 2004 registration, averaging roughly 3,967 miles per year and marking this as low-use for a 22-year-old pickup. The gap between the failed test on 17 January 2022 at 87,223 miles and the pass four weeks later at 87,281 miles shows only 58 miles covered, suggesting the truck was barely driven between rectification and retest. The sparse history offers no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglect through high mileage, though the long dormancy since 2022 raises standing-vehicle concerns. The January 2022 failure carries no listed defects, so the rejection reason is undocumented in the supplied record; the subsequent pass with no advisories means no worn tyres, suspect suspension bushes, or corroded structure were flagged by the tester. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake calipers for binding after standing, check underside chassis and cab mounts for structural rust, and verify the condition of perished rubber components such as hoses and window seals given the extended idle period. Given the lapse since the last test, the truck must undergo a fresh MOT and pre-purchase mechanical check before any assumption of roadworthiness. Low annual mileage masks the risk of moisture ingress and degraded fluids rather than mechanical fatigue from use.