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L603 XTC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,919 mi
Last recorded162,919 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 XTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 162,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Apr 2014 159,219 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 149,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,799 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 138,316 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 130,762 miles

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

Play in steering idler

Fail 22 Apr 2010 130,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering idler

Pass 5 May 2009 123,698 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe across axle

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

Fail 5 May 2009 123,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe across axle

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 116,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,521 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 96,038 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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L603 XTC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L603 XTC, 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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What year was L603 XTC registered?

L603 XTC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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