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DA53 ZSP

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,245 mi
Last recorded107,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZSP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 107,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 107,245 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 102,971 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot operated handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,050 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 85,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,449 miles

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

Rear brake discs corroding but not affecting braking efficiencl

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,818 miles

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

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

Rear discs corroding but not badly affecting braking efficiency

Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

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

Rear discs corroding but not badly affecting braking efficiency

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,525 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded due to non use-not affecting braking efficiency

Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroded due to non use-not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,868 miles

poor effort hand brake/parking brake.

tyre split,tyre worn on edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor effort hand brake/parking brake.

tyre split,tyre worn on edge.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,577 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,065 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 58,943 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,483 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DA53 ZSP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 ZSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA53 ZSP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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