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A20 DVA

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,158 mi
Last recorded204,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 204,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased & appear damp ()

underside of vehicle flaking / corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 198,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2019 198,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2018 186,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle flaking heavily

Pass 14 Jul 2017 176,819 miles

main run brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

nearside rear tyre perishing between tread

offside front tyre perishing between tread

underside has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Jul 2017 176,794 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

main run brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

nearside rear tyre perishing between tread

offside front tyre perishing between tread

underside has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 15 May 2013 167,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mot carried out in wet conditions

side steps fitted

Fail 23 May 2012 160,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

belly panel and sidesteps fitted

Pass 23 May 2012 160,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

belly panel and sidesteps fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 154,482 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2011 154,482 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,054 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 103,817 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 90,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,044 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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A20 DVA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 DVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 DVA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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