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L140 HDV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,107 mi
Last recorded257,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 257,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 246,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 236,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 222,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 222,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle to rear, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 216,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 202,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 196,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 196,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 188,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 166,687 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 166,445 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Scrubbing to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2011 157,264 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded and rubbing against towbar

Pass 29 May 2010 148,547 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 148,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 138,854 miles

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

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

offside rear seat removed unable to test

Fail 15 Jun 2009 138,846 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 90,752 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 125,135 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,945 miles

slight play in both front hubs

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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L140 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 L140 HDV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L140 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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