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L601 DNX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,972 mi
Last recorded195,972 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 DNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 195,972 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

handbrake high

Fail 10 Mar 2021 195,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

handbrake high

Pass 6 Mar 2020 190,833 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust front pipe slight blow

Pass 4 Mar 2019 183,684 miles

Nearside Front OUTER WING SLIGHT CORROSION

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 177,423 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row both ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 177,349 miles

Central Front Upper Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row both ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 170,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Feb 2017 170,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 164,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats removed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 164,546 miles

Centre Rear Lower Towbar locking device inadequate ball mounting bolts (6.6.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Feb 2015 156,811 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 176,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear rear seats removed silght play in fron o/s steering joint

Pass 23 Feb 2013 169,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 160,753 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 160,753 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 153,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 145,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 145,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front track rod end has slight play under load

rear brake pipes poor

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 137,201 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 123,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 113,017 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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L601 DNX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L601 DNX, 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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L601 DNX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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