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L912 RHL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

222,677 mi
Last recorded222,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 RHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 222,677 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body repairs (undersealed)

Pass 11 Mar 2023 217,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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))

both sides rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

Fail 11 Mar 2023 217,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside 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))

both sides rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 216,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2020 211,087 miles

Offside Front driveshaft removed at time of test

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

rear seats removed at time of test

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

underside of body and chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2019 201,790 miles

rear seats removed

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2019 201,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front drive shaft not fitted at time of test

rear seats removed

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 224,506 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 212,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 212,221 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 200,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 193,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 186,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 178,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 169,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 160,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 151,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 99,099 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 98,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L912 RHL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L912 RHL, 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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L912 RHL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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