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L944 RHE

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,309 mi
Last recorded111,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 RHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,309 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 111,303 miles

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

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

Underbody and brake pipes under sealed at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2024 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken - sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody and brake pipes under sealed at time of test

Pass 25 May 2022 111,315 miles

all four tyres cracking and wearing unevenly

brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

oil leak

rear discs worn

rear lamp cracked

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 111,305 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 111,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,234 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 111,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,230 miles

steering lock broken

Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

steering lock broken

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,551 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 109,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 107,396 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 107,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 103,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 103,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 98,525 miles

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

exhaust poor

Pass 9 May 2006 96,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 96,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 96,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Lower 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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L944 RHE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L944 RHE, 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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L944 RHE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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