2010 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · WR60 KMA

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of accelerating structural degradation despite a recent MOT pass. While it passed its most recent test in January 2024 at 154,174 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The failure in the January 2024 test revealed critical structural defects, specifically excessive corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting areas which significantly reduced structural strength. Although these specific points were rectified for the pass, the underlying issue of chassis and underbody corrosion remains a persistent recorded fault. The mileage pattern is consistent with a medium-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Between January 2022 and January 2023, the vehicle covered 3,749 miles, suggesting relatively low annual use. However, it covered 6,547 miles between the January 2023 and January 2024 tests. Given that the last recorded MOT was in January 2024, the vehicle is now over two years overdue for a test, which increases the risk that the identified structural corrosion has progressed without professional monitoring. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody, focusing on the areas where excessive corrosion was previously noted. The record shows a recurring history of corroded front suspension arms and ball joints, indicating that the entire front assembly is subject to advanced environmental wear. The presence of an offside front wheel bearing with play in 2024 and a fractured offside front coil spring in the preceding failure suggests that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The hydraulic power steering leak noted in 2022 should also be verified to ensure it has been properly sealed.