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LB53 ATU

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,081 mi
Last recorded89,081 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 ATU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,117 miles

Central exhaust hanger is broken.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 85,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust hanger is broken.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,398 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,398 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,196 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS FOULING ON SHOCK ABSORBERS

OFFSIDE INNER RACK JOINT WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,196 miles

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

Offside 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.C.1b)

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS FOULING ON SHOCK ABSORBERS

OFFSIDE INNER RACK JOINT WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 22 Nov 2014 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 64,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,793 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,000 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,419 miles

both rear tyres have small deep cuts in the inner section of the treads

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,593 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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LB53 ATU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB53 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB53 ATU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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