2006 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · FV06 JYB
2006 Mitsubishi L200 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 142,258 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV06 JYB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 142,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV06 JYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi L200 (FV06 JYB) between April 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FV06 JYB Mileage History
- 24/04/200943,991 mi
- 12/04/201047,232 mi+3,241 mi
- 18/04/201151,122 mi+3,890 mi
- 25/04/201253,464 mi+2,342 mi
- 02/05/201356,073 mi+2,609 mi
- 23/04/201458,246 mi+2,173 mi
- 24/04/201458,246 mi
- 27/04/201562,066 mi+3,820 mi
- 27/04/201562,066 mi
- 26/04/201664,405 mi+2,339 mi
- 27/04/201664,405 mi
- 27/04/201767,867 mi+3,462 mi
- 25/04/201870,188 mi+2,321 mi
- 31/05/201972,832 mi+2,644 mi
- 31/05/201972,832 mi
- 11/11/2020102,933 mi+30,101 mi
- 13/11/2020102,933 mi
- 06/10/2021119,360 mi+16,427 mi
- 12/10/2021119,742 mi+382 mi
- 23/11/2023134,652 mi+14,910 mi
- 05/12/2023134,655 mi+3 mi
- 09/12/2024138,021 mi+3,366 mi
- 16/12/2024138,033 mi+12 mi
- 07/11/2025142,258 mi+4,225 mi
Average of roughly 5,941 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Overheating & Head Gasket Failure (Series 4)Serious
The 2.5 DI-D engine in the Series 4 is notoriously sensitive to cooling system health. Blocked radiators or failing water pumps quickly lead to overheating and head gasket failure, which can sometimes result in cracked cylinder heads.
- Suction Control Valve (SCV) FailureModerate
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- Chassis RustSerious
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