2020 Mitsubishi L200 2.3L Diesel · WR70 OGN

The most recent MOT (22 May 2026) failed at 73,646 mi. The failure list is extensive: the engine management light and DPF warning are on, the supplementary restraint system (air‑bag) warning lamp is faulty, the electronic stability control lamp is also indicating a fault, the reversing lamp does not give a steady white light, the nearside rear position lamp is partly dead, the front brake pads are reported as “wearing thin”, and both rear tyres are at the legal limit (with edge‑wear on the rear tyres). In addition a non‑standard door mirror is damaged. Two previous tests (Nov 2024 and Nov 2023) both passed with no recorded defects, so the vehicle was apparently in good condition for at least the two years before the recent failure. The sudden appearance of multiple electronic warning lights and wear‑related items suggests a rapid deterioration rather than a slow, steady decline. The pattern points to a combination of ageing wear items (brake pads, tyres) and emerging electrical or sensor faults that affect the engine, emissions, and safety systems. At roughly 12,300 mi per year, the L200 has higher mileage than typical for a six‑year‑old pickup. That mileage level means consumables such as brakes, tyres, suspension bushings and the diesel particulate filter are likely to be approaching the end of their service life. It also raises the possibility of more aggressive driving or frequent load‑carrying, which can accelerate wear on the drivetrain and braking system. Overall the trend is worsening: after two clean MOTs the vehicle now presents several serious safety and emissions concerns that must be remedied before it can be legally driven.