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N543 TDW

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 TDW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,498 miles

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

smell of fuel but no leak detected at the time of the test

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

smell of fuel but no leak detected at the time of the test

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,397 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 107,397 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,181 miles

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

underbody corroded. play in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,743 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front play in steering

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,625 miles

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 17 Jan 2022 102,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES! FRONT TO REAR REAR AND FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,037 miles

underbody and brake pipes corroded. play in steering. tyres cracking slightly. rear brakes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 99,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 95,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 90,906 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 86,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,396 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,901 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,969 miles

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

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,417 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,471 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,023 miles

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

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

slight wear in most steering and steering idla joints

Pass 1 Nov 2005 68,560 miles

wear in steering traack rod ends

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 68,560 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wear in steering track rod ends †

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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N543 TDW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N543 TDW, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N543 TDW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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