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L256 SWR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,885 mi
Last recorded217,885 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 217,885 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 211,030 miles

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

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

vehicle underseal applyed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 207,151 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2023 206,096 miles

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

plastic cover fitted to sill

Pass 7 Jan 2021 204,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 201,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 201,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 199,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 198,757 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 198,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 192,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 186,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 182,981 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied

Fail 18 Jun 2013 165,520 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Unable to fully cheak brake pipes due to coating applied

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2013 165,520 miles

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

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

Unable to fully cheak brake pipes due to coating applied

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 May 2012

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 137,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 133,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 132,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 132,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 119,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,035 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 95,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 95,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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L256 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L256 SWR, 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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L256 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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