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BM53 LJF

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 145,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,087 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,087 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 140,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 138,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when spun by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack opening in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 138,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when spun by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack opening in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 136,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,041 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,041 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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BM53 LJF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM53 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BM53 LJF registered?

BM53 LJF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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