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Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT reliable? We analysed 3,545 real MOT tests across 849 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,545 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.2%
Typical Mileage
35,370mi
Annual Mileage
7,980mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.4%
2021
86.3%
2020
86.2%
2019

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,345 mi/yr
Typical
7,980 mi/yr
Average
8,992 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,486 mi/yr

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 435 86.4% 23,991 33,538 48,106
2020 1,528 86.3% 24,592 35,404 48,543
2019 1,519 86.2% 23,631 35,243 49,968

How Long Does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Last?

Based on 849 Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,370 mi
75th Percentile
49,269 mi
95th Percentile
75,218 mi
Max Recorded
115,650 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

86.4% MOT pass rate from 435 tests

Year to avoid
2019

86.2% MOT pass rate from 1,519 tests

The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.4% across 435 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT THIS CAR 86.2% 3,545 35,370 mi — yrs
Mitsubishi L200 74.1% 1,362,678 80,302 mi 29 yrs
Mitsubishi Shogun 71.9% 1,312,716 107,142 mi 37 yrs
Mitsubishi Colt 72.5% 950,325 59,666 mi 30 yrs
Rover 3.5 Litre 79.7% 3,326 57,364 mi 59 yrs

Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT?

The Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 3,545 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT owner drives around 7,980 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT reliable?
Based on 3,545 MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT has a 86.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT do per year?
The typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT does around 7,980 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT is 2021 with a 86.4% pass rate across 435 tests.