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L473 WCL

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,518 mi
Last recorded191,518 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 WCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 191,518 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis + under floor areas on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel high requires maintenance

Pass 24 Oct 2024 190,843 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas/ sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 3 Nov 2023 190,288 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 189,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand park travel slightly high travel

Pass 20 Oct 2021 188,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 187,428 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 185,941 miles

All wheels tight to turn by hand

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

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

Front and rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 184,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.

Pass 15 May 2017 182,937 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 182,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 179,409 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 177,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 174,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 172,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel fuel tank looks like it has a small weep

Fail 24 Apr 2013 172,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel fuel tank looks like it has a small weep

Pass 1 May 2012 159,011 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 159,010 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 151,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 139,328 miles

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

both front brake pipes greased

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Jun 2009 131,119 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 131,119 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 120,493 miles

all tyres starting to crack on outer part of tread

both bottom ball joints have slight lift in them

Pass 31 May 2007 106,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 106,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 98,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L473 WCL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,892 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 L473 WCL, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L473 WCL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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