2011 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · LG61 UEA

The 2011 Mitsubishi L200 currently presents a mixed roadworthiness picture, with the most recent activity in October 2025 resulting in a pass but only after a prior failure was recorded on the same date. The pattern across the four documented tests shows one clean pass in October 2023, a failure followed by a pass in October 2024, and a failure followed by a pass in October 2025. The recurring advisories around front brake pipe corrosion, rear shock absorber casing damage, and general underside corrosion suggest a vehicle trending towards worsening structural wear rather than improving, with the most recent test specifically flagging corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components front and rear. The 2024 failure introduced a major defect for a split nearside front CV joint boot, which was rectified before the subsequent pass, alongside position lamp defects. Recorded mileage sits at 180,896 miles across an approximately fifteen-year-old vehicle, equating to a high annual average of around 12,060 miles. The advisory at the October 2023 test would have been logged at a lower mileage figure than the October 2025 test, and the consistent flagging of shock absorber casing damage and brake pipe corrosion across both 2023 and 2025 indicates progressive wear on these components rather than isolated incidents. The fact that the same brake pipe advisories appear at both ends of the two-year window suggests any remedial work between tests was limited, allowing the corrosion to persist into the latest examination. A prospective buyer should carry out a physical inspection focusing on the underside structure, given the explicit advisory for chassis rail and suspension corrosion. Brake lines, particularly at the front, require close examination for advanced corrosion that may soon exceed advisory status, while the rear shock absorbers warrant checks for fluid leakage beyond the noted casing damage. The 2024 CV joint boot failure means the inner driveshaft gaiters should be inspected for fresh splits or grease loss, and a road test should confirm no vibration through the steering. Finally, the noted exhaust joint leak from 2024 and the loose tailgate catch indicate areas where previous impact damage may have been left partially addressed, both of which merit a hands-on assessment before purchase. Overall risk is assessed as High, with a buying score of 42 out of 100.