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Mitsubishi Pajero

White · Petrol · 1999 · 3,490 cc

T185 SDXMOT history

T185 SDX is a white petrol Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 2 of 6 MOT tests, with 123,118 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
123,118 km
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
6
2 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,159 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T185 SDX was last recorded at 123,118 km on 30 Jul 2025, 31 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,087 km · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
31 km
Average per year
2,159 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,118 km
  • 2023 – 123,087 km
  • 2022 – 122,088 km
  • 2021 – 122,011 km
  • 2020 – 112,409 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,118 km
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

6 tests since 13 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,118 km (+31)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,118 km
    Test number
    553230558260
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail123,087 km (+999)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,087 km
    Test number
    145752302308
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath heavily undersealed
  3. Pass122,088 km (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,088 km
    Test number
    193291570193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,011 km (+9,602)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,011 km
    Test number
    478628055340
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,409 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,409 km
    Test number
    898046080434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,409 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,409 km
    Test number
    751174139242
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about T185 SDX

Does T185 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 SDX expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 SDX?
The MOT on T185 SDX expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 SDX done?
T185 SDX was recorded at 123,118 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 2,159 km a year.
Has T185 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 SDX has failed 4 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T185 SDX 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 T185 SDX find?
T185 SDX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 8 more.

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