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Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 2,800 cc

L40 ADRMOT history

L40 ADR is a blue and silver diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 18 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
199,730 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ADR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 ADR was last recorded at 199,730 miles on 11 May 2023, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,457 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
8,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,730 miles
  • 2022 – 199,457 miles
  • 2021 – 196,520 miles
  • 2018 – 188,865 miles
  • 2017 – 178,180 miles
  • 2016 – 169,916 miles
  • 2015 – 169,904 miles
  • 2014 – 163,043 miles
  • 2012 – 131,232 miles
  • 2011 – 110,728 miles
  • 2010 – 88,865 miles
  • 2009 – 65,050 miles
  • 2008 – 60,855 miles
  • 2007 – 57,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,730 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches and sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner sills have large corroded holes in places
  • AdvisoryInner sills have large corroded holes in places
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is very corroded in many areas

What MOT failures 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,730 miles (+273)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,730 miles
    Test number
    900011971378
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches and sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills have large corroded holes in places
    • AdvisoryInner sills have large corroded holes in places
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is very corroded in many areas

  2. Pass199,457 miles (+2,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    199,457 miles
    Test number
    270680397864
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills have rusty holes
    • AdvisoryUnderside getting very rusty

  3. Pass196,520 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,520 miles
    Test number
    822703679963
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail196,513 miles (+7,648)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,513 miles
    Test number
    405369944020
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking up over tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront of exhaust loose up on manifold area

  5. Pass188,865 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,865 miles
    Test number
    465441520913
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,863 miles (+10,683)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,863 miles
    Test number
    107442395650
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,180 miles (+8,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,180 miles
    Test number
    903928709953
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass169,916 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,916 miles
    Test number
    830068077294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail169,904 miles (+6,861)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,904 miles
    Test number
    617947485911
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass163,043 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    163,043 miles
    Test number
    497285304356
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass149,188 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    149,188 km
    Test number
    249540613314
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass131,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,232 miles
    Test number
    478241912303
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail131,232 miles (+20,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,232 miles
    Test number
    828100012329
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass110,728 miles (+21,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    669295601189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    191859090413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,050 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,050 km
    Test number
    122445379496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,050 miles (+4,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    972705679002
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass60,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,855 miles
    Test number
    393322508155
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass57,690 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,690 km
    Test number
    224803707135
    • NoteR PADS CLOSE LIMIT? GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

  20. Fail57,690 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    770023207107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteR PADS CLOSE LIMIT? GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

  21. Pass54,127 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,127 km
    Test number
    312164306170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,127 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,127 km
    Test number
    974304206184
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 ADR

Does L40 ADR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 ADR expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 ADR?
The MOT on L40 ADR expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 ADR done?
L40 ADR was recorded at 199,730 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
Has L40 ADR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ADR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 ADR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 ADR find?
L40 ADR failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches and sill areas; inner sills have large corroded holes in places, and 2 more.

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