2017 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · WM17 VRY

The vehicle holds a current MOT, having passed its most recent test on 5 August 2025 at 167 521 miles, but the tester flagged an offside front tyre nail. The maintenance trajectory shows a gradual deterioration: the 2023 test recorded worn anti‑roll bar bushes on both front sides and a brake pipe corroded with grease, while the 2024 test was defect‑free. The reappearance of a puncture in 2025 indicates that basic consumables are not being proactively maintained, suggesting a modest worsening trend rather than a sudden failure. Mileage accumulation is aggressive for a 2017 model, averaging roughly 18 600 miles per year. The gap between the COVID‑19 extended test in July 2020 and the first post‑extension MOT in January 2021 is undocumented, but subsequent records show steady yearly increases: from 106 651 miles in January 2021 to 133 765 miles in December 2021 (≈27 k mi), then incremental rises of 7 k–12 k mi each subsequent year. This consistent climb points to regular high‑intensity use rather than prolonged storage, placing greater stress on wear items and drivetrain components. A buyer should closely inspect the offside front tyre for embedded objects and assess tread depth, examine both front inner anti‑roll bar bushes for excessive wear or movement, and check the brake piping for corrosion or grease build‑up that could compromise hydraulic efficiency. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be inspected for uneven wear or binding, while the chassis and underbody are scanned for rust spots that may indicate prior corrosion exposure. Finally, a thorough suspension walk‑through, including coil springs and shock absorbers, will reveal whether the observed bush wear has progressed to affect handling stability.