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L398 NUD

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

267,687 mi
Last recorded267,687 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 NUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 267,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2025 267,462 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 267,383 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 267,245 miles

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

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

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020 267,185 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2019 266,616 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 266,319 miles

All anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Slight play in both front track rod end ball joints

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 264,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 259,444 miles

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

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

general underbody corrsion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

Pass 31 Jul 2015 257,123 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 251,283 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight underbody corrsion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 246,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 233,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 217,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 205,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 197,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 175,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 151,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2006 130,650 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight sprung play in all steering linkage track rod ends.

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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L398 NUD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L398 NUD, 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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L398 NUD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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