Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Check any Outlander by registration number below.
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71.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-11.0%
vs Mitsubishi Avg
20
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Mitsubishi Outlander — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mitsubishi Outlander has an average MOT pass rate of 71.2%, which is 11.0 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Outlander on the road.
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. If you are preparing your Outlander for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the Outlander is around 42,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Outlander, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Mitsubishi Outlander performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 622 vehicles
2.2%
6.5%
54k mi
82k mi
2020
Based on 471 vehicles
1.9%
3.6%
47k mi
67k mi
2019
Based on 17,610 vehicles
2.2%
9.0%
57k mi
81k mi
2018
Based on 27,778 vehicles
3.2%
11.6%
83k mi
2017
Based on 22,629 vehicles
3.8%
13.0%
92k mi
2016
Based on 27,736 vehicles
4.1%
15.3%
2015
Based on 32,205 vehicles
5.1%
19.1%
158k mi
2014
Based on 18,085 vehicles
5.7%
23.9%
157k mi
2013
Based on 5,257 vehicles
5.7%
29.0%
152k mi
2012
Based on 2,922 vehicles
5.9%
28.8%
166k mi
2011
Based on 3,496 vehicles
6.2%
29.8%
2010
Based on 3,785 vehicles
7.5%
33.1%
2009
Based on 3,416 vehicles
8.1%
35.4%
2008
Based on 4,350 vehicles
8.5%
33.9%
2007
Based on 3,041 vehicles
8.4%
36.2%
2006
Based on 200 vehicles
12.6%
27.2%
2005
Based on 379 vehicles
14.1%
31.9%
2004
Based on 481 vehicles
9.7%
31.6%
2003
Based on 22,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
24k mi
42k mi
80k mi
0
Based on 82,159 vehicles
78k mi
Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Outlander
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Central
Typical Mileage — Mitsubishi Outlander
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2003 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Outlander.
At 3 Years
24,000
miles
At 5 Years
42,000
miles
At 10 Years
80,000
miles
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Mitsubishi Outlander — Frequently Asked Questions
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