2012 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · WJ62 VPF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension and steering-related wear. While the most recent test on 23 June 2026 at 159,945 miles passed, it introduced a new power steering seepage and noted corrosion on the rear shock absorber. These issues follow a pattern of advisories from previous years, indicating that while components are meeting the minimum legal threshold, they are reaching the end of their functional life and not being proactively replaced. At 159,945 miles, this 14-year-old Mitsubishi has covered an average of approximately 11,425 miles per year, which is typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between July 2024 and July 2025, and another 6,166 miles in the year leading to the latest test. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the persistent wear observed on the suspension bushings and braking components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the offside and nearside upper suspension arm ball joints and bushes have been flagged for play and wear since July 2024. The leaf spring shackle pins and bushes also show recurring wear across three consecutive tests, suggesting the rear suspension is under significant stress or nearing failure. Additionally, the offside front service brake binding noted in 2025 should be checked for a sticking caliper or worn sliders to prevent uneven pad wear and heatrelated. The structural integrity of the underside requires close attention, as the 2026 report notes the vehicle is heavily undersealed, which can mask developing corrosion on the chassis. Given the history of a diesel particulate filter lamp illumination and emissions failure in 2024 and 2025, the engine health and exhaust system should be verified for proper regeneration cycles. The rear differential oil leak noted in 2024 should be monitored to ensure it has not progressed into a significant leak.