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LX62 OAU

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 OAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,317 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 115,317 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 105,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 105,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,928 miles

Rear Discs have surface corrosion appear to have been stood

Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Discs have surface corrosion appear to have been stood

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,285 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 53,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,689 miles

all four tyres worn inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,402 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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LX62 OAU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 76,291 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 LX62 OAU, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LX62 OAU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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