2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Diesel · DF07 CAV

The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 at 117,242 miles passed, but the tester flagged two advisories: a central rear oil leak and slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint. These are not immediate failures, yet they signal the car is entering a phase where age-related wear is becoming more frequent. Comparing the 2025 pass to the 2024 test reveals a worsening trend. In December 2024 the car failed on the same day it was retested, with a worn rear brake disc, a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot, and excessively worn nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. The pass came only after repairs, suggesting the previous owner addressed failures reactively rather than through consistent preventative upkeep. The mileage pattern is broadly typical for a 19-year-old vehicle. From 96,960 miles in November 2022 to 106,903 miles in December 2023, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in thirteen months. The following year it added 5,673 miles, reaching 112,576 miles by December 2024. The jump to 117,242 miles by December 2025 represents another 4,666 miles in twelve months. This is a steady, unremarkable accumulation with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. The annual average of around 6,171 miles aligns with normal use, though it does mean consumable components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and rubber boots have endured nearly two decades of thermal and mechanical cycling. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. The rear brake disc was flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, so check the current disc thickness, surface condition, and whether the rear calipers are binding. The offside front CV boot was severely deteriorated at the same test; examine the boot for fresh splits and listen for clicking on full lock, which would indicate joint wear. Suspension components deserve close attention. The front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes were noted as worn in 2024, and the nearside rear linkage ball joint was excessively worn at the same test. Inspect all anti-roll bar links, bushes, and track rod ends for play, as these advisories suggest the front and rear suspension has not been systematically refreshed. The central rear oil leak advisory from the 2025 test warrants investigation. Determine whether it originates from the differential seal, a driveshaft oil seal, or a gearbox output seal, and verify the differential fluid level. Given the car's age, also probe the underside for corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as structural integrity becomes a growing concern beyond fifteen years regardless of mileage.