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L359 WYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,021 mi
Last recorded142,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 WYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 142,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner inner sills at rear corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner inner sills at rear corroded and holed

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 139,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,092 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 135,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 132,343 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 132,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 130,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,089 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 119,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 113,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,994 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,994 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 96,802 miles

all steering joints req greased

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

trims loose at bull bar

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all steering joints req greased

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

trims loose at bull bar

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,051 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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L359 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L359 WYJ, 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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L359 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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