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L44 SET

2003 Mitsubishi Pejero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,429 mi
Last recorded176,429 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero143,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 SET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 176,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 158,630 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,587 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 144,000 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 172,680 miles

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

cv boot clip poor condition

sills rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 154,302 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 154,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 143,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 142,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,701 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar link slight movement

rear coil springs starting to rust

second row of rear seats removed

Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,115 miles

front lower shock absorber bushes starting to wear

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front lower ball joint slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

second row of seats removed at time of test

steering box drop arm swivel slight movement

steering idler slight movement

Fail 20 Nov 2006 121,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

dash lights not working

front lower shock absorber bushes starting to wear

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front lower ball joint slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

second row of rear seats removed at time of test

steering box drop arm swivel slight movement

steering idler slight movement

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pejero?

Based on 2,873 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 237
fog lamp not working 118
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
Registration plate lamp not working 70
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L44 SET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 143,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pejero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L44 SET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pejero typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L44 SET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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