2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · CV05 YHB

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 4 May 2023 at 106,086 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The single failure event in this record occurred on 24 May 2022 at 100,539 miles, yet the tester logged no defects and the vehicle passed cleanly the very next day on 25 May 2022 at the same mileage, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a genuine roadworthiness concern. At roughly 21 years old the truck shows 106,086 recorded miles, an average of about 5,052 miles per year, which is low for a 2005 L200 double cab and points to light use or extended periods off the road. The gap between the May 2022 tests and the May 2023 pass added only 5,547 miles, consistent with the low annual rate. The supplied record is sparse, covering just three entries across two years, so no long-term wear pattern or rapid accumulation can be judged from the data provided. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points, as the L200 of this era is prone to rust on the ladder frame and rear crossmember despite a clean MOT sheet. The brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses warrant physical measurement, since the record gives no advisory detail on friction materials or binding. Given the low mileage and standing time implied by the history, check the condition of tyres for sidewall cracking, inspect the drivetrain for seized UJs or degraded bushes, and verify the exhaust emissions system is sound. The absence of flagged defects does not exempt the vehicle from age-related deterioration invisible to a pass-only test.