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L734 DKH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,079 mi
Last recorded185,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL734 DKH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 185,079 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear undrbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 181,586 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated in treads

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

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

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

all steel brake and fuel pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi minor leak of exhaust gasses

front exhaust joint corroded

heavy corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2020 176,025 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Aug 2020 176,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2019 170,998 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 162,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 162,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2016 156,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front mount at wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front mount at wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along its length (6.1.A.1)

both front wipers split but still clear screen

engine has an oil leak

exhaust tail pipe tip missing

fuel pipes corroded front-rear

offside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall no cords or plys visible

Fail 24 Mar 2016 156,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front mount at wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front mount at wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along its length (6.1.A.1)

both front wipers split but still clear screen

engine has an oil leak

exhaust tail pipe tip missing

fuel pipes corroded front-rear

offside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall no cords or plys visible

Pass 20 Mar 2015 153,139 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 153,139 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 148,154 miles

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

wipers torn

Fail 22 Mar 2014 148,089 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

wipers torn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 142,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 142,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper tearing

o/s/r lamp unit cracked and slightly faded

Fail 14 May 2011 142,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper tearing

o/s/r lamp unit cracked and slightly faded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,469 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split advise replacement

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 5 May 2009 123,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 123,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 107,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 94,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 85,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 85,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine revs are high

The front brake pads are worn

oil leak

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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L734 DKH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L734 DKH, 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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L734 DKH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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