2010 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · NX10 HBA

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 at 134,354 miles, just three weeks before today's date, confirming it was deemed roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a persistent pattern of corrosion-related advisories that neither fully resolves nor appears to be rapidly accelerating. The 2026 test flagged corrosion to both front and rear vehicle structure, though the tester judged structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, and both nearside and offside rear brake pipes were noted as corroded and covered in grease or other material. An oil leak was also flagged but not deemed excessive. These are not new problems; they reflect a long-standing condition that has been monitored across multiple tests rather than a sudden deterioration. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle now approaching 16 years old. Between the 2023 failure at 107,058 miles and the 2024 pass at 112,277 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,200 miles in just over a year. From 2024 to 2025 it added approximately 14,300 miles, and from 2025 to 2026 around 7,700 miles. The average sits close to 8,400 miles per year, which is typical for a working pickup of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for extended periods or that the mileage has been tampered with. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the rear brake pipe condition, as corrosion advisories on both sides have appeared in the 2023, 2025, and 2026 tests, suggesting the pipes have been deteriorating over several years and may now be due for replacement. The structural corrosion flagged at the most recent test, while not yet critical, warrants a thorough underside inspection with a torch and probe, particularly around suspension mounting points and chassis rails, given that similar corrosion advisories have recurred at front and rear suspension locations since 2024. The power steering rack seepage noted in both 2024 and 2025 should be checked to determine whether it has progressed to a more significant leak. The oil leak flagged in May 2026 also needs identifying, as even minor leaks can worsen if left unaddressed. Front suspension arm ball joint wear has been flagged in previous years, and the nearside front ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated in 2025, so a physical check of both front ball joints and track rod ends is advisable. Tyre wear has been consistently close to the legal limit at recent tests, indicating the vehicle may have been driven hard or that alignment settings are marginal. None of these issues are individually alarming for a vehicle of this age and type, but together they point to a truck that has been worked hard and maintained just enough to pass, rather than one that has received proactive or preventative care.