2020 Mitsubishi L200 2.3L Diesel · WR70 OGT

The Mitsubishi L200 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend at its most recent MOT. The November 2025 test at 65,942 miles passed with zero defects recorded, a clean bill of health that contrasts sharply with the advisories of previous years. This suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre wear issues rather than ignoring them. The vehicle's mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a six-year-old commercial vehicle. It covered roughly 13,058 miles between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, following a similar pace of approximately 5,210 miles in the prior twelve-month period. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the recorded odometer readings. The annual mileage sits comfortably around the 10,990-mile average expected for this age, indicating consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or extreme high-mileage abuse. The recurring theme across the 2023 and 2024 MOTs was uneven tyre wear, specifically on the nearside rear and offside front and rear positions. The tester flagged tread depths at the 3mm legal limit and noted edge wear patterns. Edge wear on a 4x4 pick-up of this type often points to misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or defective dampers allowing the tyre to run on its inner or outer shoulder. The fact that the November 2025 test passed cleanly with no tyre advisories indicates the tyres were replaced and the underlying alignment or suspension geometry was likely corrected. A buyer should still inspect the suspension components thoroughly in person. Check for play in the front lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and rear leaf spring shackles or hangers, as these are common wear points on a working L200. Examine the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for any sign of the previous uneven wear pattern returning, which would indicate the root cause was not fully resolved. Given the clean 2025 result and typical mileage, the mechanical outlook is sound, but a physical underbody inspection for corrosion on the chassis rails and brake lines remains prudent for any vehicle of this age used in varied conditions.