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L323 YCV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,194 mi
Last recorded143,194 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 YCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,804 miles

Nearside Front intermediate drop arm housing bush has play

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

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

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

power steering stiff at low speed

Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,798 miles

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

Nearside Front intermediate drop arm housing bush has play

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

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

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

power steering stiff at low speed

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak from engine. attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 111,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak from engine. attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 105,144 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear D bushes worn both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,958 miles

3rd row of seat belts not tested seats in stowed position

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

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

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

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

Rear tail pipe rusted and broken

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,589 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,615 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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L323 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L323 YCV, 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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L323 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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