2014 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · DY64 SCX

This Mitsubishi L200 shows a pattern of increasing maintenance requirements as it ages. While the most recent MOT in November 2025 was a pass, it followed a failure regarding a position lamp and highlighted thinning front brake pads. The mileage of 100,968 over 12 years averages roughly 8,400 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this type and suggests it hasn't been excessively overworked, though it hasn't been purely a short-distance city runaround either. The mechanical trend is concerning because it shows a recurring focus on the braking system and chassis-related items. You have seen issues with brake pipes being corroded and covered in grease in 2024, pitted brake discs in 2023, and now thinning brake pads in 2025. The mention of heavy undersealing is a double-edged sword; while it aims to protect the chassis, the history of corroded brake pipes suggests that moisture or salt may still be affecting the underside components despite the coating. The condition trend appears to be worsening. In 2022, the vehicle had no recorded defects, but every subsequent year has introduced new issues ranging from tyres and lights to more serious brake component degradation. The repeated mention of deteriorated registration plates and headlight lens issues also suggests the vehicle is kept in a functional but perhaps cosmetically neglected state. Before purchasing, you must inspect the condition of the brake pipes and calipers closely to ensure the previous corrosion issues have been properly rectified and not just masked.