2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · DA05 HRU

The Mitsubishi L200 double cab presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 29 August 2025 at 128,568 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared the August 2025 test with no defects logged, though it had failed the earlier 5 August 2025 attempt at 128,531 miles on an unspecified basis with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the truck passed cleanly in August 2024, August 2023, and August 2022. Annual mileage has averaged close to 6,100 miles across the vehicle's 21-year life, which is typical for a working pickup of this era. The records show steady yearly accumulation: 111,567 miles in August 2022, rising to 118,537 by August 2023, 124,748 by August 2024, and 128,531 by early August 2025. The gap between the 5 August and 29 August 2025 tests covered only 37 miles, indicating the owner acted promptly to resolve the failure. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis given the L200's known susceptibility to structural rust on the frame and rear crossmembers after two decades of service. The clean MOT sheet does not rule out surface corrosion the tester judged non-testable. Check the coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition at 128,000 miles, as consumable wear falls outside the recorded advisories. The prompt re-test after the August 2025 failure implies the previous owner addressed requirements without delay.