2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · CX11 XDH

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2025 at 87,129 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date and mileage where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in February 2024 at 85,172 miles, February 2023 at 83,665 miles, and February 2022 at 81,956 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 15-year-old vehicle. From February 2022 to February 2025 the odometer advanced only 5,173 miles, averaging roughly 1,724 miles per year against a lifetime mean near 5,809. The DVSA history contains no gaps exceeding twelve months and no sudden accumulation spikes. Such low yearly coverage suggests extended standing periods, which commonly accelerate perishing of rubber suspension bushes, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even when test results stay clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension arms and subframe for structural rust, given the car's age and likely static storage. The brake discs and calipers warrant checks for binding or surface pitting from disuse. Tyres and wiper blades may show sidewall cracking despite adequate tread, a typical consequence of low-mileage ageing rather than wear. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the record to suggest worsening owner neglect. The clean advisory sheets across four years imply basic upkeep was maintained, though the February 2025 duplicate entry shows the vendor should clarify the failure cause before purchase.