Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c (2008)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 56.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di-D is a problematic proposition at MOT time: only 56.7% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half will need repairs before they're roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.

These trucks are running hard, with a median mileage of 135,255 miles at over 16 years old, and they're averaging 1.48 failures per vehicle—suggesting the diesel engine and drivetrain accumulate expensive wear. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect remedial work; this isn't a buy-it-as-seen prospect.

Below average reliability 23.3% below UK average
56.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
135,255
typical mileage
112,870–163,694 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.48
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c

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%) 144 56.5% 1.48
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 88.9% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c 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.

112,870
low mileage
135,255
typical
163,694
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c vehicles fall between 112,870 and 163,694 miles.

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di D D/c — Still on the Road

58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

44 58 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.48
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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