2005 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · WK54 EOB

The Mitsubishi L200 passed its most recent MOT on 13 October 2025 at 252,519 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test one week earlier on 6 October 2025 at 252,512 miles failed with no defects logged, an irregularity suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical fault. At 21 years old the vehicle shows 252,519 recorded miles, averaging roughly 12,025 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained hard use typical of a working pickup. The records reveal a stark gap: between the December 2019 failure at 231,374 miles and the February 2021 failure at 231,376 miles, only two miles were added across over a year, then a further four miles to the passing test on 18 February 2021. From 2021 to the 2025 tests the truck covered about 21,143 miles. Such a dormant period followed by resumed use raises the risk of perished rubber components and seized mechanisms from standing. The three failures in 2019 and 2021 list no defects, so no specific suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion were formally flagged by testers. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath for chassis rust given the age and the long idle spell. Check the drivetrain and four-wheel-drive system for binding after prolonged storage. Verify the October 2025 failure with no defects was a clerical error and not a concealed mechanical rejection.