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DL57 MGJ

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 MGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 140,855 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 137,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 110,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,434 miles

Advise both front axle tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,549 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 14,615 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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DL57 MGJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL57 MGJ, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL57 MGJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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