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M466 UKL

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

267,878 mi
Last recorded267,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 UKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 267,878 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion and heavealy under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2024 266,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 251,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corrosion heavy in areas

Pass 1 Sep 2022 220,069 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion front to rear and heavealy undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2021 204,137 miles

Front slight fuel seepage

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 203,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os & ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front body mount slightly corroded

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 199,721 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 199,721 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 194,106 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 193,954 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 188,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded os & ns (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 188,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded os & ns (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 186,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded os & ns (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 186,188 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded os & ns (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 182,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 182,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 176,205 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

fuel pipes corroded at rear

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted

slight movement in osf and nsf lower suspention arm ball joints

slight movement in osr and nsr antiroll bar bushs

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,037 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nsf inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

osr and nsr brake discs slightly pitted but not weakend

slight movement in nsf lower and osf lower suspention arm ball joints

slight movement in nsr antiroll bar bush

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,936 miles

fuel pipes corroded at rear

osf outer and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 163,877 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

osf outer and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 156,158 miles

ns front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

nsr inner and osf outer brake pipes slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 156,154 miles

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

ns front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

nsr inner and osf outer brake pipes slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,073 miles

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

slight movement in osr and nsr anti roll bar bushs

Fail 22 Feb 2011 149,069 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

slight movement in osr and nsr anti roll bar bushs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 141,305 miles

light misting of oil osr shock absorber

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in nsf and osf wheel bearings

slight movement in nsr antiroll bar bush

Fail 9 Feb 2010 141,296 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light misting of oil osr shock absorber

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in nsf and osf wheel bearings

slight movement in nsr antiroll bar bush

Pass 9 Feb 2009 133,481 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight movement in nsr and osr anti roll bar bushs

slight movement in osf and nsf wheel bearings

slight movement in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2008 123,428 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 116,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 107,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 107,092 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M466 UKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M466 UKL, 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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M466 UKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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