2006 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · J27 SMU

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 17 December 2025 at 204,498 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle clearing every successful examination without advisories and showing no worsening mechanical faults across the three years of available history. Recorded mileage rose from 186,201 in the November 2023 test to 195,792 by December 2024, then to 204,498 by December 2025, an annual average of roughly 9,000 to 9,700 miles that sits slightly below the lifetime mean of 10,225. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no advisories or noted wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion at any stage. Two failed tests on 11 December 2024 and 16 December 2025 list no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection, and the vehicle passed the following day each time. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion, as the L200 of this 2006 era is prone to rust on frame members and suspension mounts that an MOT with zero advisories may not have photographed in detail. Examine the brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes for binding or wear unseen in the records, and confirm the four-wheel tyre tread and exhaust emissions match the clean test outcomes. Given the high 204,498-mile count on a 20-year-old pickup, verify service history for drivetrain and clutch condition beyond the MOT scope. The absent advisories suggest previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the twin no-defect failures hint at lax test preparation rather than neglected mechanics.