2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex COM Phev CVT 2.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · CH11 DAD

A plug-in hybrid SUV covering 66,020 miles over roughly five years presents a roadworthiness profile shaped primarily by usage intensity, and the MOT history reflects that. The most recent test on 7 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories recorded, which is the strongest single data point in the file. However, the broader trend is not one of an unblemished record; the 2025 test, while also a pass, flagged two component advisories that warrant attention, and the 2024 pass was similarly clean. The overall picture is of a vehicle that has remained legally roadworthy at every test but has begun to show wear patterns consistent with higher-than-average use, particularly at the contact patches and rear braking hardware. Annual mileage on this Outlander works out at approximately 13,204 miles per year, which sits notably above the typical average for a five-year-old vehicle. This higher accumulation rate has direct mechanical implications for a PHEV of this type, where the combustion engine, transmission, and hybrid system components are exercised more frequently than they would be in a lower-mileage example. Consumable wear items such as brake pads, tyres, and suspension bushes tend to degrade in line with mileage rather than age, so this usage profile increases the likelihood of further advisories emerging in the coming tests, particularly around the rear axle components that have already shown wear. The continuous testing history with no significant gaps suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than laid up, meaning corrosion and deterioration from standing are less of a concern than accelerated wear. The advisory noting an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge is a specific finding that should influence the buyer's inspection priorities. Edge wear, as opposed to even tread wear, typically points to a wheel alignment issue, worn suspension components, or incorrect tyre pressures over an extended period. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over bumps, particularly from the offside, and pay attention to steering behaviour such as pulling to one side, vagueness around the straight-ahead position, or uneven tyre scrubbing under hard cornering. It is worth inspecting the offside front tyre shoulder closely for feathering, and checking that a full geometry check has been carried out since the advisory was issued, as the underlying cause may still be present if only the tyre was replaced. The second advisory regarding rear brake pads wearing thin suggests the rear braking system has been working harder than expected or the pads are nearing the end of their service life. For a PHEV, this is sometimes linked to regenerative braking patterns, but mechanical pad wear of this nature still requires physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the rear axle under light braking, and feel for any judder or pulsing through the brake pedal that might indicate disc wear accompanying the pad reduction. Given the higher annual mileage and the early appearance of these advisories, prospective buyers should budget for imminent replacement of the rear pads and discs, and inspect the rear brake calipers for any signs of binding or sticking that could explain uneven wear. A thorough underbody check for any developing corrosion on suspension arms and the subframe mounting points would also be prudent, as the combination of higher mileage and a continuously used PHEV drivetrain places additional stress on these structural elements.