Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD (2004)
2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Mitsubishi L200 is a serious reliability concern: just 27.4% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly three-quarters of these vehicles fail their test. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only silver lining, but the extremely poor pass rate signals fundamental issues with this generation and engine combination.
At 124,000 miles median, these trucks are well-used but not unusually so for their age, yet they're averaging 0.41 failures per vehicle—suggesting systemic rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, budget for immediate professional inspection by a diesel specialist, particularly around the engine and transmission, as the pattern indicates these areas are where problems cluster.
What to check before buying a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 142 | 27.4% | 0.39 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD vehicles fall between 110,935 and 153,011 miles.
2004 Mitsubishi L200 2.5td 4life 4WD — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2023.
MOT History Averages
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