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L885 GFJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,682 mi
Last recorded178,682 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 GFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 178,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 178,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 178,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 178,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 177,911 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 177,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 176,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 175,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 175,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 175,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 173,888 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 173,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 172,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,931 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 170,931 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 168,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 168,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 161,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 161,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,346 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,902 miles

Advice not actioned.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 127,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis areas

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F shock absorber lower bush

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 124,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,869 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top ball joint

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F shock absorber lower bush/pin

Front ball joint grease bellows split

Front roll-bar O/S outer linkage joint has slight wear and movement starting

Small cracks at screen

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,378 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Apr 2008 117,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 31 Mar 2006 110,942 miles

some wear in o/s inner track rod end and both lower ball joints,rear section of exhaust rusty,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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L885 GFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L885 GFJ, 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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L885 GFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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