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Mitsubishi Pajero

Red and Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,800 cc

K30 LAPMOT history

K30 LAP is a red and silver diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,237 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 LAP was last recorded at 171,237 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2023: 158,838 miles, lower than 215,660 miles on 20 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,228 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,237 miles
  • 2025 – 165,632 miles
  • 2024 – 160,207 miles
  • 2023 – 158,838 miles
  • 2022 – 215,660 miles
  • 2021 – 215,660 miles
  • 2019 – 208,961 miles
  • 2017 – 195,201 miles
  • 2014 – 169,441 miles
  • 2006 – 103,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,237 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings light play.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fuel pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,237 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,237 miles
    Test number
    372299974695
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings light play.
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
  2. Fail171,228 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,228 miles
    Test number
    458484000001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings light play.
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
  3. Pass165,632 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,632 miles
    Test number
    625261940856
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail165,624 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,624 miles
    Test number
    181424110127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Has become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,207 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,207 miles
    Test number
    788248352201
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal
  6. Fail160,207 miles (+1,369)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,207 miles
    Test number
    249050589853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal
  7. Pass158,838 miles (-56,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,838 miles
    Test number
    811409741728
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryChassis and components heavily undersealed
  8. Pass215,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,660 miles
    Test number
    937230920681
    • AdvisoryChassis and under components very heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass215,660 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,660 miles
    Test number
    980461065030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING POINT INSIDE WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  10. Pass213,175 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    213,175 km
    Test number
    412156117565
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass208,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    208,961 miles
    Test number
    506813040931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass202,742 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,742 km
    Test number
    233861409057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass195,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    195,201 miles
    Test number
    646807749340
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass185,963 km (+9,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    185,963 km
    Test number
    871292938225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass176,007 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    176,007 km
    Test number
    298650365107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass169,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,441 miles
    Test number
    246838164114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass161,624 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,624 km
    Test number
    737523283194
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCrack to windscreen n/s, outside wipe zone.
  18. Fail161,624 km (+7,388)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,624 km
    Test number
    679108473193
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCrack to windscreen n/s, outside wipe zone.
  19. Pass154,236 km (+6,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    154,236 km
    Test number
    399941172171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass147,722 km (+6,669)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    147,722 km
    Test number
    226248471453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass141,053 km (+9,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    141,053 km
    Test number
    892256870162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass131,310 km (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    131,310 km
    Test number
    232313679169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,800 km (+12,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    125,800 km
    Test number
    671626878100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass113,003 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    113,003 km
    Test number
    522102767161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Fail113,003 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,003 km
    Test number
    321852567195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass103,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    432641576103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 LAP

Does K30 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 LAP is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 LAP?
The MOT on K30 LAP is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 LAP done?
K30 LAP was recorded at 171,237 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has K30 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 LAP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 LAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 LAP find?
K30 LAP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: both front wheel bearings light play.; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; engine oil leak..

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