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L702 SWR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

221,317 mi
Last recorded221,317 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 221,317 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 SMALL HOLES IN EXHAUST BACK BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 221,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL NUT STUD SNAPPED. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting RUST HOLE ABOVE OFFSIDE FRONT BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 SMALL HOLES IN EXHAUST BACK BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 214,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 210,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 206,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 202,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 199,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 196,881 miles

Offside Front Lower BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 24 Aug 2020 196,881 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE REAR ARCH ROTTEN WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,819 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 192,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 188,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 183,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 183,756 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 177,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 172,325 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 167,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 167,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 163,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 158,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 158,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 151,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 151,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 141,288 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 141,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 130,650 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 130,648 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 109,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 109,205 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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L702 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L702 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.

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L702 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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