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L489 SWR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

178,364 mi
Last recorded178,364 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 178,364 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 177,744 miles

ALL UNDERSEALED AND GREASED

Pass 29 May 2024 177,033 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2023 176,135 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 175,622 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the calliper to the flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 174,505 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 174,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 172,960 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 171,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 169,988 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 168,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 166,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 163,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 161,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 159,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 153,604 miles

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

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

n/s/r disc slightly warped

all 4 tyres cracking up in tread and on sidewalls

Fail 1 May 2012 153,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r disc slightly warped

all 4 tyres cracking up in tread and on sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2011 147,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 139,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 132,340 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 126,459 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 22 May 2007 120,348 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2006 113,685 miles

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

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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L489 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L489 SWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L489 SWR registered?

L489 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is L489 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 SWR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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