2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · YD14 ADU

The Mitsubishi Outlander holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 22 May 2026 at 89,913 miles, following a failure the previous day. The maintenance trend is currently worsening. The 2026 failure and subsequent pass reveal a pattern of deferred minor faults alongside a more serious structural concern. The tester flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease, a defect that directly compromises hydraulic integrity and suggests long-term neglect of underbody condition. While the nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and the inoperative registration plate lamp are relatively minor, the brake pipe corrosion indicates the vehicle has been subjected to moisture and road salt without adequate underseal protection or inspection. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a 2014 vehicle, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The record shows a clean pass on 20 May 2025 at 79,071 miles, then a jump of nearly 11,000 miles to the May 2026 test at 89,913 miles. That single-year accumulation is notably higher than the long-term average, pointing to a period of heavier use or motorway commuting. The 2024 double test at 70,746 miles was more typical, with a failure for worn brake discs, binding front caliper, a leaking engine, and a deteriorated track rod end dust cover, all rectified before the pass the next day. A buyer should inspect the offside rear brake pipe run carefully, looking for active weeping, fresh paint, or recent clamping that might mask a deeper corrosion problem. The outer edge wear on the nearside front tyre suggests tracking or suspension geometry issues, possibly linked to the previously flagged track rod end. Check the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear given the history of binding and scoring. Underbody condition warrants close scrutiny, particularly around the rear subframe and sills, because the combination of corroded brake pipework and grease contamination points to systemic rust rather than an isolated defect.