2019 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior DI-D 2.4L Heavy oil · DT19 AEW

The Mitsubishi L200 Warrior in question presents a stable roadworthiness record over its recent MOT history, with the most critical test—conducted on 11 November 2025 at 86,458 miles —showing no defects whatsoever. This clean outcome follows a similarly flawless result in June 2024 at 74,800 miles , suggesting that any prior issues have been addressed or were one-off occurrences. The only notable entry in the past three years was the May 2023 test at 56,516 miles , where a nearside front tyre was flagged for excessive wear close to the legal limit and edge damage. While this was rectified before the next MOT, it does indicate a lapse in tyre rotation or alignment checks at that stage. Overall, the trend is positive, with no recurring failures or structural warnings, though the tyre advisory merits closer scrutiny during a private inspection. The vehicle’s mileage accumulation— 12,351 miles per year —is above average for its age, which typically accelerates wear on consumable components like tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes. The gaps between tests are irregular: the 2023 to 2024 interval (11,284 miles over 13 months) and 2024 to 2025 interval (11,658 miles over 17 months) suggest consistent use without prolonged periods of inactivity. The absence of mileage spikes or sudden drops also implies no obvious abuse or neglect, though the high annual mileage will have contributed to the tyre advisory seen in 2023. Buyers should verify whether the current tyres remain within legal tread depths and check for uneven wear patterns, as this could signal alignment or tracking issues. Given the clean MOT history, structural components such as the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts appear to have been maintained, though a hands-on inspection should confirm their condition—particularly the rear, where under-trays were fitted in 2024, potentially indicating prior corrosion concerns. The brakes were never flagged as defective, but the rear binding advisory from 2023 (if present in earlier records not shown) would warrant a brake fluid flush and pad/disc thickness check, as residual binding can lead to premature wear. Exhaust emissions were not mentioned in recent tests, so a visual inspection of the DPF (if fitted) and exhaust system for leaks or blockages is advisable, especially given the diesel engine’s reliance on efficient emissions control. Finally, the bodywork and wheel arches should be scrutinised for surface rust or peeling paint, as the under-tray fitting in 2024 may have been a reactive measure rather than preventative.