2018 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · WD68 EZA

The Mitsubishi L200 presents a stable and improving maintenance picture following its most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 54,601 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects. That outcome is significant because it follows a failure just eleven days earlier on 11 December 2025 at 54,389 miles, where the tester flagged an excessively worn nearside rear shock absorber bush and a nearside front service brake lagging in operation. Both defects were evidently rectified promptly before the retest. The broader trend supports a vehicle that is being actively maintained rather than neglected. The December 2024 cycle tells a similar story: a failure on 5 December 2024 at 48,505 miles for a worn nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush, followed immediately by a pass on the same date. That pattern of failing and fixing within a single test cycle suggests a responsible owner addressing issues as they arise rather than allowing faults to accumulate. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,825 miles per year across the vehicle's eight-year life, which is typical for a working pickup of this type. The record shows steady annual progression from 42,407 miles in December 2023 to 48,505 miles in December 2024, then to 54,389 miles by mid-December 2025, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes. The vehicle appears to have been in consistent use rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which is generally favourable for a diesel drivetrain and helps avoid the moisture-related corrosion issues that plague vehicles used only for short trips. A buyer inspecting this L200 in person should focus on the front brake system and the suspension components that have drawn attention in past tests. The lagging nearside front service brake flagged in December 2025 could point to a sticking caliper piston, a collapsed flexible hose, or uneven pad wear, all of which warrant a road test and a visual check of disc condition and pad thickness. The worn nearside rear shock absorber bush from the same failure suggests the rear suspension should be checked for play at the mounting points and for any signs of oil weeping from the damper body. The anti-roll bar bush failure from December 2024, while resolved, indicates the front end has seen repeated stress, so a thorough inspection of drop links, track rod ends, and lower arm bushes is advisable. Given the vehicle's working pickup role, the chassis and load bed should be examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and cross-members, as structural integrity under load is critical on this type of vehicle.