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L581 MJB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

164,410 mi
Last recorded164,410 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 MJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 164,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 162,437 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2024 162,437 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))

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

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 161,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 160,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 158,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 155,611 miles

small hole in exhuast down pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2019 154,411 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing is cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes are a bit smokey and only just passed the emissions test on 2nd run

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 150,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 148,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 147,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,307 miles

rear fog light lens fading

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,789 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 139,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Aug 2012 136,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 136,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 129,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 123,911 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 118,079 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 118,079 miles

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

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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L581 MJB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L581 MJB, 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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L581 MJB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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