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L867 DFD

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

306,256 mi
Last recorded306,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL867 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 306,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 306,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 293,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 160,939 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in front prop shaft u/j gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 159,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 148,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 148,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Pass 14 May 2020 137,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 137,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 137,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 137,395 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,420 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,927 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch sill closer (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven O/s/f slow coming on (3.7.B.2)

Both battery's insecure but not likely to fall

Both front tyre carcasses staring to split on inner side wall

Corrosion to both front brake hose ferrules

Heavy corrosion to rear fuel pipes

N/s/f inner CV boot deteriorated

N/s/r tyre worn close to service limits

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear brake discs and pads worn to service limits

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Some free play felt at steering wheel

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to chassis rails and mountings

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 129,498 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 126,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 122,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 114,816 miles

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

both sides fronts slight play in front wheel bearings and slight play in steering system

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,816 miles

both sides fronts slight play in front wheel bearings and slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,726 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 98,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,497 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 91,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 76,829 miles

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

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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L867 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 141,752 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 L867 DFD, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L867 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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