2019 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X DI-D Auto 2.3L Diesel · RK69 EEX

The Mitsubishi L200 presents a broadly stable maintenance profile across five consecutive MOT passes, though the most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 63,232 miles reveals two advisories that demand attention. A cut to the nearside front tyre, while not penetrating the ply, is a vulnerability on a 265/60/18 all-terrain tyre and warrants monitoring, particularly if the vehicle sees off-road or farm-track use. More critically, the rear parking brake efficiency only just met the legal threshold, indicating the system requires adjustment or repair. This is not a new problem; the 2024 test flagged offside front brake pads at 4mm, and the 2022 test noted fluctuating service brake effort. The braking system has appeared in four of the five tests, suggesting either deferred adjustment or a component, such as a binding caliper or sticking handbrake cable, that has not been fully resolved. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. From 33,970 miles in September 2022 to 46,888 miles by September 2023, the vehicle covered roughly 13,000 miles in that year, then slowed to approximately 9,250 miles between 2023 and 2024, and finally to around 7,100 miles in the twelve months leading to August 2025. This tapering pattern suggests the vehicle may have seen reduced use recently, or the owner has been covering shorter distances. There are no alarming gaps in the record, and the annualised average of roughly 9,000 miles aligns with typical dual-cab pickup usage, mixing light commercial and private mileage. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and suspension. The recurring brake advisories, spanning from pad wear in 2024 to marginal parking brake efficiency in 2025, point to a system that has not been consistently maintained. Request a road test that includes a firm application of the handbrake on a gradient and check for uneven braking or pulling under service brake. The 2024 advisory for light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber is minor at this stage but should be re-examined for progression to active leaking, which would necessitate replacement. Inspect all tyre sidewalls carefully, given the cut noted in 2025 and the earlier cut advisory on the offside rear in 2023, as sidewall damage on a working pickup is a recurring risk. Finally, check the chassis and cross-members for corrosion, as the L200's construction and typical use place significant demands on structural integrity, even though no corrosion advisory has yet appeared on the record.