2015 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger LB DCB DI-D4X4 2.5L Diesel · YY65 CVV
2015 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger LB DCB DI-D4X4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2015. Recorded mileage 126,785 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 CHALLENGER LB DCB DI-D4X4
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2477cc
YY65 CVV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 126,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY65 CVV Mileage History
- 19/08/2022105,669 mi
- 12/12/2023126,785 mi+21,116 mi
Average of roughly 16,080 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YY65 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Lb Dcb Di-D4X4 (YY65 CVV) between August 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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Our Verdict
A usable double-cab pick-up with relativ
Because the record only contains two MOT passes and no entry for 2024, 2025 or 2026, the first priority is to verify that an MOT has actually been carried out in that window and that the vehicle is currently taxed and road-legal. A working L200 of this vintage with diesel emission components will almost certainly need evidence of recent attention to the DPF, timing chain and four-wheel-drive transfer system, so ask for any receipts that exist even though the records we have do not confirm a documented service history. Given the 126,785-mile odometer reading, budget for wear-item replacements such as suspension bushes, dampers and clutch components, and use these as negotiation points rather than accepting the asking price at face value. A pre-purchase inspection by a 4x4 specialist is strongly recommended to compensate for the limited MOT snapshot we have to work from.
The 2.5-litre Di-D diesel in the L200 Challenger typically returns around 30 to 35 mpg in mixed use and may drop to the mid-20s under load, which is reasonable for a vehicle of this size and capability. Road tax sits in a higher band for a 2477cc diesel, and insurance is usually grouped in the middle-to-upper range for double-cab 4x4s, so expect insurance premiums above those of a standard family car. Routine maintenance including cambelt and clutch work is more costly than for a smaller vehicle, and the four-wheel-drive system adds further expense if propshaft or transfer box issues develop. Estimated annual running cost: £2,400-£2,900 covering fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance.
Given that both recorded MOTs were clean, there are no specific failure types to flag from the data, but the high mileage for a 2015 vehicle means wear-related items are the priority. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the chassis and rear leaf-spring hangers, which is a known area of concern on L200s used for work. Check the timing chain and DPF, both of which become more of a concern beyond 100,000 miles on this engine. On the road, test the 4x4 engagement, listen for propshaft vibration and confirm the clutch take-up is smooth and not slipping under load.
This 2015 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger LB DCB Di-D 4x4 has covered 126,785 miles across two recorded MOT tests, both of which passed without any advisories. The average annual mileage implied by the MOT record sits well above the model average of 9,183 miles per year, which is consistent with a working vehicle rather than a private car. With only two MOT results on file and the most recent being from December 2023, there is a gap of nearly three years before today's date that is not evidenced in the data provided.
Across 114 L200 examples analysed, the model shows an 86.0% MOT pass rate, which is broadly in line with the UK average for vehicles of comparable type and age.
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