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Mitsubishi Pajero

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,800 cc

M165 XURMOT history

M165 XUR is a black diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 253,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
253,789 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M165 XUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M165 XUR was last recorded at 253,789 miles on 18 Oct 2026, 6,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,288 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,501 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,789 miles
  • 2025 – 247,288 miles
  • 2024 – 247,268 miles
  • 2020 – 245,698 miles
  • 2019 – 244,577 miles
  • 2018 – 241,980 miles
  • 2016 – 234,177 miles
  • 2015 – 225,588 miles
  • 2012 – 211,384 miles
  • 2010 – 181,626 miles
  • 2009 – 164,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,789 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,789 miles (+6,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    253,789 miles
    Test number
    847074939089
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass247,288 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    247,288 miles
    Test number
    802966906163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded rear spring and mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded rear spring and mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surfacfe rust and corrosion to rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  3. Pass247,268 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    247,268 miles
    Test number
    720502288811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail247,254 miles (+28)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,254 miles
    Test number
    961811198587
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail247,226 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,226 miles
    Test number
    686905514637
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides. (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass246,844 km (+324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    246,844 km
    Test number
    782263866415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass246,520 km (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    246,520 km
    Test number
    377122104355
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass246,153 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    246,153 km
    Test number
    353530327632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass245,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    245,698 miles
    Test number
    646220763790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail245,698 miles (+1,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,698 miles
    Test number
    763149327378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass244,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    244,577 miles
    Test number
    735132494839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail244,573 miles (+2,593)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,573 miles
    Test number
    824280275037
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass241,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    241,980 miles
    Test number
    789993140448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass238,234 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    238,234 km
    Test number
    330950163534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail238,234 km1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,234 km
    Test number
    681541098075
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass234,177 miles (+8,589)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    234,177 miles
    Test number
    184941566431
    • AdvisoryInner cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryLower shocker bushes worn front
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryTyres worn

  17. Pass225,588 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    225,588 miles
    Test number
    969920195008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail225,585 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,585 miles
    Test number
    187279385471
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass223,061 km (+2,250)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    223,061 km
    Test number
    615356884080
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake and steering pipeing corroding
    • NoteCorrosion developing under vehicle

  20. Pass220,811 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    220,811 km
    Test number
    416863673275
    • NoteCorosion developing under vehicle

  21. Pass211,384 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    211,384 miles
    Test number
    396656472215
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail211,384 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,384 miles
    Test number
    146579762232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass202,836 km (+7,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    202,836 km
    Test number
    996408982014
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  24. Pass195,132 km (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    195,132 km
    Test number
    865653171215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail195,123 km (+4,513)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,123 km
    Test number
    649400771235
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass190,610 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    190,610 km
    Test number
    156433861427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass181,626 miles (+30)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    181,626 miles
    Test number
    124926690014
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail181,596 miles (+17,129)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,596 miles
    Test number
    824209280065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass164,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    164,467 miles
    Test number
    541620259033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail164,467 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,467 miles
    Test number
    182909049446
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass154,645 km (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    154,645 km
    Test number
    712791958094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass149,448 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    149,448 km
    Test number
    903232657005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M165 XUR

Does M165 XUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M165 XUR is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M165 XUR?
The MOT on M165 XUR is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M165 XUR done?
M165 XUR was recorded at 253,789 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2026, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has M165 XUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M165 XUR has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on M165 XUR 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 M165 XUR find?
M165 XUR passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust.

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