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K579 BWL

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,068 mi
Last recorded204,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 BWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 204,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 201,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 199,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 196,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 189,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 189,152 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 188,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 188,954 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under passenger seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 188,247 miles

Brake fluid dirty in reservoir

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front side light water in lense

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 188,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake fluid dirty in reservoir

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 186,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation residue. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 186,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall and outer sidewall perished and cracking (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation residue. (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 185,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 183,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 180,810 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator wet

Pass 19 Apr 2012 178,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 175,829 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 173,012 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 169,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 162,445 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 162,445 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 152,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 142,588 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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K579 BWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K579 BWL, 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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K579 BWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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