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L549 JKN

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,938 mi
Last recorded213,938 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 JKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 213,938 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

very rusty underneath

Pass 6 May 2025 213,066 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 210,910 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 210,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 209,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 209,388 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 207,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 207,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Feb 2021 207,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 206,582 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 204,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 196,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 191,373 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 191,342 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 186,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 181,361 miles

o/s/r fog light faded on limit

Fail 10 Feb 2015 181,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/r fog light faded on limit

Pass 26 Feb 2014 175,109 miles

considerable front brake imbalance but both front brakes locking on roller brake test-needs attention (offside brake lazy)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe to rear flexi brake hose corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 175,053 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

considerable front brake imbalance but both front brakes locking on roller brake test-needs attention (offside brake lazy)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe to rear flexi brake hose corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 168,227 miles

rear anti roll bar link bush's perished

Fail 13 Feb 2013 168,227 miles

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

rear anti roll bar link bush's perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 162,172 miles

both rear anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and split

nearside front lower swivel joint slight lift

nearside outer track rod end slight play

offside inner and outer track rod ends slight play

slight steering free play at steering wheel

some grease seaping from some front steering and suspension ball joints but no splits found in gaiters

Fail 21 Feb 2012 162,172 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and split

nearside front lower swivel joint slight lift

nearside outer track rod end slight play

offside inner and outer track rod ends slight play

slight steering free play at steering wheel

some grease seaping from some front steering and suspension ball joints but no splits found in gaiters

Pass 15 Feb 2011 156,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 150,292 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 150,292 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 142,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 129,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 119,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 111,144 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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L549 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L549 JKN, 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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L549 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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