Mitsubishi L200 (2020)
2020 Mitsubishi L200
CarHunch analysed 2,779 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi L200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Mitsubishi L200 is a reliable pickup with an 89.7% first-time pass rate, sitting comfortably 9.7 points above the UK average—a solid sign of build quality. The dangerous defect rate of 8.6% is reassuringly low, meaning structural or safety failures are genuinely rare in this cohort.
At 45,355 miles median, these L200s are running well below the typical age-adjusted expectancy for a four-year-old vehicle, suggesting either light use or strong owner care. With just 0.43 average failures per vehicle and 2.5 advisories, most owners will encounter routine maintenance items rather than major repairs—check service history carefully before buying and budget for typical wear items on the suspension and seals.
What to check before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi L200
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Mitsubishi L200 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 2020 Mitsubishi L200 vehicles fall between 31,401 and 63,267 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi L200 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,479 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Mitsubishi L200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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24.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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8.4%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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8%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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