2019 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · DV19 HLA

This 2019 Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 122,018 miles, but the test revealed growing suspension wear that warrants close attention. The vehicle is showing a clear pattern of deterioration in the front and rear suspension components over the past two years. The most significant finding is the nearside rear shock absorber, which has progressed from slight external damage to the casing in August 2024 to a worn bush by October 2025. This is a pattern of advancing wear rather than a one-off defect. Alongside this, the front anti-roll bar pin or bush is now worn enough to be flagged at the last test. Both of these failures point to the same underlying issue: the suspension is wearing faster than it should. At roughly 17,431 miles per year, this vehicle has covered above-average mileage for its age. That figure alone does not tell the whole story, but combined with the suspension wear pattern, it suggests either consistent hard use, poor road surfaces, or possibly a combination of both. The shock absorber casing damage recorded in 2024 could have resulted from an impact or pothole, which would accelerate subsequent wear in adjacent components. The trend over four MOT tests is concerning.