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FC04 LDJ

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,781 mi
Last recorded173,781 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 LDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 173,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 172,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL - covered with grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint on arm from (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm from (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 168,251 miles

ALL brake hose ferules have slight corrosion

Corrosion to underside / chassis

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play /pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seats 6 & 7 missing at time of test

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel BORDERLINE! (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule **ALL** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **ALL** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat 6 & 7 Missing at the time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2020 168,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule **ALL** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **ALL** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat 6 & 7 Missing at the time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2019 167,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Seats 6 & 7 missing at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2018 164,508 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2018 164,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 161,980 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking from tank (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 160,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 157,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 148,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 143,170 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 143,170 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper vibrating

suspention requires greasing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 137,288 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion on front and rear discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 129,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 126,952 miles

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 121,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 110,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 110,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FC04 LDJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 136,243 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 FC04 LDJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FC04 LDJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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