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K126 ROR

2004 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

228,008 mi
Last recorded228,008 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero136,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 ROR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 228,008 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 228,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 224,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 221,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 216,538 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 213,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 210,650 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 210,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 207,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 207,284 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 203,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 188,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 194,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 189,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 186,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 181,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 175,324 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split at the ends

Fail 8 May 2010 167,998 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2010 167,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 157,210 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 149,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 149,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 141,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 134,630 miles

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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K126 ROR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K126 ROR, 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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K126 ROR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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