2013 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · GH05 MOO

Based on the DVSA MOT records, this 2013 Mitsubishi L200 presents a mixed maintenance picture with a worsening trend in corrosion-related defects. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 105,284 miles passed, but the tester flagged four advisories, including corroded front suspension arms and a corroded nearside front brake pipe. The vehicle has failed three of its last five MOT attempts, with recurring corrosion issues appearing consistently since 2024. While none of the defects have yet reached the point of serious structural weakening, the pattern suggests the vehicle has been subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture or road salt without adequate underbody protection. The rear prop shaft joint wear and corroded rear shock absorbers noted in 2025 add to a picture of a working vehicle that is gradually deteriorating at the component level. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,099 miles per year over thirteen years is entirely typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The record shows a gap between September 2023 at 97,832 miles and September 2024 at 101,388 miles, representing approximately 3,556 miles in twelve months, which is slightly below the annual average. The jump from 101,388 miles in September 2024 to 105,284 miles by September 2025 shows a return to more typical usage at around 3,896 miles in the final twelve-month period. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large unexplained gaps, and the odometer readings progress logically across the recorded tests. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension arms, where corrosion has been flagged in both 2024 and 2025 without any record of replacement. The condition of all four brake pipes, particularly the nearside front and the rear axle area where excessive corrosion caused the 2024 failure, warrants close physical examination even though a repair was evidently carried out before the 2025 pass. The rear shock absorbers were noted as corroded and missing dust covers in 2025, meaning the units are likely past their serviceable life and will require replacement to maintain proper damping and tyre contact. The rear prop shaft joint play, while slight, should be checked for progression. Given the recurring corrosion theme across multiple test years, an underbody inspection is essential to determine whether the chassis, cross-mountings, and fuel lines show similar deterioration that has not yet triggered a formal advisory.