2013 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · WK63 GVC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT in April 2024 at 69,505 miles resulted in a pass, it followed just two days after a significant failure at 69,497 miles. The failure in 2024 was particularly severe, flagging multiple critical safety issues including all four tyres with structural tears and exposed cords, which suggests the owner neglected basic consumable inspections until forced by a test failure. At 13 years of age, the recorded mileage of 69,505 miles represents an average of approximately 5,350 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork due to environmental exposure. The gap between the April 2023 test at 64,237 miles and the April 2024 test shows consistent low-mileage operation, with the vehicle driven only roughly 5,200 miles in that year, which explains the perishing of wipers and the state of the tyres noted during the inspection. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and drivetrain. Excessive corrosion on the brake pipes is a recurring theme, appearing in 2022 and persisting through the 2024 failure. Even if these were replaced after the last test, the repeated failure indicates a vulnerability to rust in the underbody lines. Furthermore, the rear prop shaft joint was flagged as excessively worn in 2022 and remained as worn in 2024, indicating that the drivetrain components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the low overall mileage. The suspension also requires attention following the 2022 failure for excessively worn bushes on the rear shock absorbers. While these specific bushes were not flagged in later tests, the buyer should check for signs of play or perished rubber during a test drive. Given the history of structural tyre failures and corroded brake lines, a physical inspection of the chassis integrity and mounting points is necessary to ensure de-corrosion has not progressed beyond the replaceable components.