2016 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · DX66 WMP

The 2016 Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 7 February 2026 at 134,391 miles, but the advisory list reveals a vehicle that is slowly accumulating age-related wear rather than being actively maintained to a high standard. The maintenance trend is stable to mildly worsening. Multiple advisories on the February 2026 test point to deferred attention across several systems simultaneously, which is not uncommon on a working pickup of this age and mileage, but it does suggest the previous owner was running items to their limit rather than replacing them proactively. The vehicle has covered roughly 13,400 miles per year, which is high for a ten-year-old L200 and consistent with sustained commercial or long-distance private use. The mileage progression is clean and steady, with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops. Between the February 2023 test at 102,522 miles and the February 2024 test at 112,153 miles, the vehicle added 9,631 miles, then 10,776 miles to the February 2025 test at 122,929 miles, and a further 11,462 miles to reach 134,391 miles in February 2026. This is a consistent annual pattern with no evidence of long-term standing or mileage tampering. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the items that have recurred or persisted across multiple tests. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in February 2023 and again in February 2026, while the February 2026 test also noted worn and pitted front brake discs. This combination suggests the front braking system has been run hard and may need a full disc and pad replacement imminarily. The nearside front tyre was noted as worn on the edge in both February 2024 and February 2026, which is a classic sign of a tracking or front suspension geometry issue that has gone uncorrected. The prop shaft flexible coupling and bearing were both flagged in February 2026, indicating driveline wear that could worsen into vibration or clunking under load. The two rear shock absorbers were both flagged in February 2026 for slight external casing damage and corrosion, and the tester also noted corrosion to the vehicle structure, albeit without a significant reduction in structural rigidity at the time of test. On a working L200, structural corrosion is the most important long-term concern, particularly around the chassis rails, cross-mountings, and load bed. A buyer should have the underside inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to the rear suspension mounting points, the prop shaft centre bearing area, and any visible chassis corrosion, to determine whether this is surface-level or something more advanced.