2008 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · DS57 LFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on April 24 2026 at 107,982 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of significant concern in 2023. While the vehicle previously struggled with structural corrosion and mechanical failures, the most recent consecutive passes without advisories indicate that the current owner has addressed the critical faults and brought the truck back to a passing standard. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 107,982 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. This low usage pattern is consistent across the recent history. Between April 2023 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 26,098 miles, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of abandonment. Low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluids, which is supported by the specific failures noted in the vehicle's history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the record shows persistent corrosion across all front brake pipes noted in 2023 and 2024. Although these were not flagged in the latest test, the recurring presence of grease-covered corrosion suggests a vulnerability to structural rust in the hydraulic lines. The suspension also requires close scrutiny, specifically the nearside rear leaf spring which fractured in April 2023. You should verify that the front drive shaft CV boots, which were severely deteriorated in 2025, have been replaced and are currently free of grease leaks that could lead to joint failure. The integrity of the offside front seat belt webbing, which was flagged in 2024, should also be checked for continued fraying. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of brake pipe corrosion, a chassis inspection for deep structural rot is essential to ensure that the corrosion noted in previous tests has not progressed beyond repairable. The vehicle appears to have undergone a reactive maintenance cycle, but the lack of recent advisories highlights the areas most prone to failure on this specific model.