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PN12 XLD

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 XLD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 132,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,054 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,054 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Broken dpf pressure sensor pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 118,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Broken dpf pressure sensor pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 118,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR/OSR, Marked With Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Snapped Exhaust Pressure Sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR. Very Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 118,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR/OSR, Marked With Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR. Very Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 113,278 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 113,278 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,644 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,642 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,910 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 72,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,447 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,902 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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PN12 XLD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN12 XLD, 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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PN12 XLD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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