2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · DE03 FDG

The most recent MOT test on 8 December 2023 recorded a failure at 167,772 miles, though the DVSA entry lists no defects. This leaves the current roadworthiness status unconfirmed by a passing certificate, and the maintenance trend cannot be called stable given the two prior failures in 2021 and 2022 with equally blank defect fields. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests suggests either a clean mechanical condition or incomplete reporting by testers. Mileage advanced from 157,020 in November 2021 to 163,543 by December 2022, then to 167,772 by December 2023, averaging under 5,400 miles per year across that span. The 23-year-old L200 shows lower annual use than the typical 7,294-mile norm, with no rapid accumulation or standing gaps. The record remains sparse, carrying no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions notes across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, chassis rust, suspension bushes, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained 2023 failure. The repeated blank-field failures on 25 November 2021, 6 December 2022, and 8 December 2023 imply previous owners may have presented the truck without resolving underlying issues before retest. Verify the actual reason for the latest failure with the testing station before purchase.