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F748 LKN

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,160 mi
Last recorded233,160 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 LKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 233,160 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 233,150 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 230,648 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 230,635 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 229,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 228,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 227,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 226,993 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 226,110 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s steering idler bush worn

Fail 13 Dec 2019 226,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s steering idler bush worn

Pass 30 Nov 2018 224,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

n/s steering idler arm bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 223,597 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

Offside front lower suspension bump stop slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 222,155 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 220,274 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 219,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 212,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 210,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 203,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 196,196 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 196,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 186,722 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 179,173 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Jul 2008 179,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 168,182 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 162,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside and offside steering idler arms have slight play in bush and balljoint

Pass 9 May 2006 162,197 miles

Nearside and offside steering idler arms have slight play in bush and balljoint

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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F748 LKN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 141,752 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 F748 LKN, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F748 LKN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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