Mitsubishi Outlander
From 113,833 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Outlanders fare better: 2020 models pass at 90.8% vs 65.2% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 3,429 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,429 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,244 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,781 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,740 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,707 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,553 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,372 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,183 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,078 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1,053 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.4% of Outlander failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
The warranty question
A new Outlander passes its MOT 90.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 83.5%, a 7.3 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 71.9%. With an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Outlander that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 84.5% while Diesel versions pass at 74.3%, a 10 percentage point gap.
Mitsubishi Outlander on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,624 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 1,622. At this rate, roughly 44 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 68,577 | 2,816 | +0 | -423 | -423 |
| 2025 Q2 | 69,100 | 2,716 | +1 | -267 | -266 |
| 2025 Q1 | 69,431 | 2,651 | +0 | -490 | -490 |
| 2024 Q4 | 70,040 | 2,532 | +1 | -444 | -443 |
| 2024 Q3 | 70,575 | 2,440 | +3 | -407 | -404 |
| 2024 Q2 | 71,107 | 2,312 | +1 | -236 | -235 |
| 2024 Q1 | 71,382 | 2,272 | +4 | -508 | -504 |
| 2023 Q4 | 72,018 | 2,140 | +3 | -626 | -623 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 4H Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 10,755 | 20% |
| Outlander Gx 4H Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 6,731 | 13% |
| Outlander Gx 4H Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 5,716 | 11% |
| Outlander Gx 3H Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,000 | 6% |
| Outlander 4Hs Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,807 | 5% |
| Outlander Gx 4 Di-D | Diesel | 2,639 | 5% |
| Outlander Dynamic Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,593 | 5% |
| Outlander Gx 3 Di-D | Diesel | 2,538 | 5% |
| Outlander Juro Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,503 | 5% |
| Outlander Gx 4Hs Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,875 | 3% |
| Outlander Gx 4Hs Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,827 | 3% |
| Outlander Exceed Cvt | Petrol | 1,780 | 3% |
| Outlander Gx 4 Di-D Auto | Diesel | 1,664 | 3% |
| Outlander Gx 3H + Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,255 | 2% |
| Outlander Design Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,073 | 2% |
| Outlander 5Hs Phev Cvt | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,052 | 2% |
| Outlander Di-D 4 Auto | Diesel | 1,051 | 2% |
| Outlander Elegance Di-D | Diesel | 958 | 2% |
| Outlander 4 Cvt | Petrol | 942 | 2% |
| Outlander Gx 3 Di-D Auto | Diesel | 893 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 87.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 85.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
12 earlier years
| 2016 | 83.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 79.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 76.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 71.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 74.5% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 71.1% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 69.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 65.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2008 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2005 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 61.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Outlanders tested had between 29,742 and 48,322 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,122 median miles, the Outlander has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 74.3% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Outlander has a 80.9% MOT pass rate based on 113,833 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Outlander is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 3,429 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
How many Mitsubishi Outlanders are on UK roads?
There are 68,577 Mitsubishi Outlanders currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,816 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Outlander at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Outlander is 36,122 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,742 and 48,322 miles.
Buying a used Outlander?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.