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L303 NBV

2004 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajaro135,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,950 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,754 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroided

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,052 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corrioded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 97,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 95,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,942 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,490 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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L303 NBV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 135,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L303 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L303 NBV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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