2017 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · SL67 NDF

A high-mileage workhorse with an entirely clean MOT history, this 2017 Mitsubishi L200 presents an unusually tidy DVSA record given the wear typically expected at this level of use. The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was passed with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a pattern of clean outcomes across every entry on file, including the 2023, 2024, and earlier 2025 tests. The only anomalies are two pairs of adjacent pass-fail entries, where a failure on one date was immediately followed by a pass the following day. The absence of any recorded defect categories on either the failures or the immediate retests strongly suggests these were administrative or procedural retests rather than mechanical defects, with the vehicle cleared without any advisory items being raised. For a 158,000-mile diesel double-cab pick-up that has clearly been used extensively, the complete absence of advisories relating to suspension, braking, or corrosion is notable and points to consistent maintenance of the consumable and wear components. With 158,871 miles covered over nine years, this L200 is running at approximately 17,652 miles per year, which is substantially above the national average and confirms heavy commercial or fleet-style use. There is a noticeable gap between the 2023 test and the 2024 tests, representing either a period of non-testing or a possible change in keeper, while the rapid back-to-back testing in 2024 and 2025 suggests the vehicle remained in active service throughout. High annual mileage on a vehicle of this type accelerates wear on clutch hydraulics, dual-mass flywears, turbocharger bearings, and driveline components such as propshaft universal joints and centre bearings, none of which form part of the standard MOT inspection. The fact that no advisories have been raised on steering or suspension components is reassuring, but the buyer should be aware that MOT testing does not cover engine internals or transmission condition, both of which will have absorbed significant stress at this mileage. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive should focus heavily on the symptoms of wear that fall outside the MOT scope. Listen for clonks or driveline vibration when engaging drive or at low speed, which can indicate worn propshaft joints or a tired gearbox mount, and pay attention to any slipping or juddering on hill starts that might point toward clutch wear approaching replacement. With a diesel of this mileage, check for blue smoke on start-up or under load suggesting turbo or piston ring wear, and inspect the intercooler piping for oil residue or split hoses. The four-wheel-drive system should also be evaluated by engaging high and low range on a loose surface to confirm smooth operation without binding or excessive noise from the transfer box. Given the high workload implied by the mileage, a full underbody inspection is essential, ideally with the vehicle on a ramp. Look closely for any surface rust on the rear leaf spring hangers, the chassis rails, and the towing eye mounts, as L200s are known to suffer corrosion in these areas even when the MOT record remains clean. Examine the brake discs for lipping and check that the calipers slide freely without seizing, as commercial use accelerates pad and disc wear. Finally, confirm the condition of the timing belt or chain service history, as a replacement interval missed at this mileage can result in catastrophic engine damage, and verify the condition of the gearbox oil for any metallic sheen that might hint at synchro or bearing wear within the transmission.