2010 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · FP60 ENL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT recorded in December 2021 at 139,775 miles passed without defects, following a failure just one day prior. That initial failure involved multiple minor issues including blown bulbs, ineffective wiper blades, and a critically worn nearside tyre. While the vehicle passed the subsequent re-test, the data suggests the owner only addressed faults once they triggered a test failure. The recorded mileage of 139,775 miles over 16 years averages to approximately 8,736 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a diesel vehicle of this age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, with the last recorded test occurring in December 2021. As of June 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for its annual inspection. This extended lapse is a major red flag as the mechanical state of the chassis and braking system has not been professionally verified for a vast period, rendering the current roadworthiness status highly suspect. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues in this area. The tester flagged play in the offside front upper ball joint in 2018 and a worn bush on the nearside rear lower shock absorber in 2019. These components are prone to accelerated degradation on heavy utility vehicles and should be checked for excessive movement or rubber tearing. Additionally, the previous report of thin front brake pads in 2018 necessitates a thorough check of the current pad thickness and disc condition to ensure no neglect has occurred during the years of unrecorded testing.