2012 Mitsubishi L200 4WORK Club CAB DI-D 4X4 2.5L Diesel · SD62 HSZ

This Mitsubishi L200 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 August 2025 at 140,812 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding tests on 19 June 2024 at 137,827 miles and 17 May 2023 at 134,220 miles also passed without advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple years. The only anomaly is a failed test on 3 May 2023 at 134,062 miles, but the record shows no defects listed for that failure, suggesting either a data entry omission or a procedural failure such as a missing emissions sample or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle then passed two weeks later at 134,220 miles with no issues, confirming the problem was swiftly resolved. The mileage accumulation is steady and predictable. Between the May 2022 test at 128,967 miles and the August 2025 test at 140,812 miles, the vehicle covered 11,845 miles over roughly three years, averaging approximately 3,950 miles annually during that window. The earlier period from May 2023 to June 2024 shows 3,607 miles covered in just over a year, while the gap between June 2024 and August 2025 accounts for 2,985 miles over fourteen months. These figures suggest the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting idle, which is generally favourable for preventing the kind of deterioration associated with long-term standing such as seized brakes, flat-spotted tyres, and fuel system issues. Despite the clean MOT record, a 14-year-old L200 with 140,812 miles warrants careful physical inspection. The double-cab 4x4 body style is prone to corrosion along the rear chassis crossmember, sill edges, and around mounting points for the rear leaf springs. Previous owners of working pickups often subject the vehicle to heavy loads, so the condition of the rear leaf springs, shock absorbers, and suspension bushes should be checked for sag, cracking, and perishing. The 2.5-litre DI-D diesel engine is known for potential turbocharger wear and EGR valve carbon build-up at this mileage, so cold-start behaviour and smoke under load are worth observing. The braking system and drivetrain deserve equal attention. Binding rear calipers and uneven brake disc wear are common on vehicles used for towing or carrying loads, and the handbrake mechanism on the rear drum-in-disc setup can seize if neglected. CV joints, differential oil levels, and transfer case operation should be inspected given the 4x4 system's age and use. Tyre condition and alignment should be checked, as uneven wear patterns often point to suspension geometry issues that MOTs at this mileage may not always flag. Overall, the paper record is strong, but the physical inspection must confirm that the underbody and mechanical components match the clean test history.