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Mitsubishi Pajero

Green and Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,830 cc

L97 PEOMOT history

L97 PEO is a green and silver diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,673 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,673 km
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,013 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 PEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 PEO was last recorded at 204,673 km on 18 Apr 2026, 62 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,611 km · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
62 km
Average per year
6,013 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,673 km
  • 2021 – 204,611 km
  • 2020 – 203,694 km
  • 2019 – 201,438 km
  • 2017 – 199,811 km
  • 2016 – 198,874 km
  • 2015 – 192,048 km
  • 2014 – 187,532 km
  • 2012 – 176,201 km
  • 2007 – 106,525 km
  • 2006 – 82,925 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,673 km
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,673 km (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,673 km
    Test number
    578537579114
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail204,611 km (+917)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,611 km
    Test number
    345700256307
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,694 km (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    203,694 km
    Test number
    991850338758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,438 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    201,438 km
    Test number
    763013767525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,438 km (+1,627)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,438 km
    Test number
    179471972793
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,811 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    199,811 km
    Test number
    913410746195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,811 km (+937)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,811 km
    Test number
    124123034877
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass198,874 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    198,874 km
    Test number
    331698010571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail198,874 km (+6,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,874 km
    Test number
    690220539912
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass192,048 km (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    192,048 km
    Test number
    319877595114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,532 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    187,532 km
    Test number
    405967174168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail184,647 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,647 miles
    Test number
    146615873186
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass184,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    184,647 miles
    Test number
    998455273101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass176,201 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    176,201 km
    Test number
    419714972031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteF/o/s tyre wearing inside edge

  15. Fail176,176 miles (+9,120)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,176 miles
    Test number
    799258762014
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteF/o/s tyre wearing inside edge

  16. Pass167,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    167,056 miles
    Test number
    129941291026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail167,056 miles (+14,060)1 dangerous12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,056 miles
    Test number
    965751181061
    • DangerousUnder shield catching steering arm
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass152,996 miles (+18,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    152,996 miles
    Test number
    674596270013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass134,438 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    134,438 miles
    Test number
    994969519030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail134,434 miles (+9,527)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,434 miles
    Test number
    740926819004
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass124,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    543908218093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,525 km (+23,600)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,525 km
    Test number
    154287817421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,925 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,925 km
    Test number
    541908916001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 PEO

Does L97 PEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 PEO is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 PEO?
The MOT on L97 PEO is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 PEO done?
L97 PEO was recorded at 204,673 km at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,013 km a year.
Has L97 PEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 PEO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L97 PEO 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 L97 PEO find?
L97 PEO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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