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LM53 OVK

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,884 mi
Last recorded93,884 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 93,884 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,444 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 89,443 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Registration plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,924 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,747 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure Broken (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,005 miles

brakes squicking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,420 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,129 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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LM53 OVK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LM53 OVK, 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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LM53 OVK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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