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GP53 GCV

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,129 mi
Last recorded134,129 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,129 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,008 miles

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,091 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

eml on

Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,948 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle diff unit mounting bushes excessively worn allowing unit to hit underside of vehicle under load

Fail 18 Nov 2022 130,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle diff unit mounting bushes excessively worn allowing unit to hit underside of vehicle under load

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle/diff mounting bushes defective and diff knocking on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,888 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Both rear diff bushes , Diff knocking on underside ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 128,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,739 miles

Excessive movement in rear differential bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

excessive movement in rear diff bushes

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2018 121,493 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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))

excessive movement in rear diff bushes

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,563 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,249 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,010 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,188 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,011 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 26,951 miles

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

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

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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GP53 GCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GP53 GCV, 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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GP53 GCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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