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N581 XOD

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,795 mi
Last recorded162,795 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 XOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,424 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 155,399 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,968 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 147,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,997 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 139,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,614 miles

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

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

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

front prop shaft rear universal joint has play

Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,472 miles

waxoild

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,159 miles

under trays

waxoiled

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,769 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 105,748 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Special equipment fiited in rear unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 19 Dec 2011 89,219 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Special equipment fiited in rear unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 20 Dec 2010 82,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 1,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 64,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N581 XOD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 N581 XOD, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N581 XOD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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