2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Petrol · DF68 BGO

A chronic pattern of rear suspension and tyre wear dominates the mechanical history of this 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, with the most recent test on 26 August 2026 passing only because the rear anti-roll bar D-bushes were replaced the day before, immediately after the car failed on the identical defect on 10 August 2026. The rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes being recorded as excessively worn on a 104,000-mile SUV is not unusual in isolation, but the fact that the nearside rear tyre showed the same perishing and edge wear advisory for two consecutive years before being condemned for a deep cut and 2 mm remaining tread on the failed test suggests the rear axle geometry or tyre maintenance has been a persistent issue. The 2024 test also flagged thin offside rear brake pads and both rear differential mount rubbers as slightly worn, reinforcing that the rear of this vehicle has absorbed the brunt of its use. Taken together, the record shows a vehicle that has passed its tests but with a clear and repeating rear-end wear pattern that has now escalated into an outright failure. The mileage profile of 104,438 miles across eight ownership years equates to roughly 13,000 miles annually, which is at the upper end of average for a vehicle of this age and class. The MOT history itself shows testing consistency from 2021 onwards, with annual tests recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and mileage increments that appear broadly proportional to the intervals rather than showing any sudden spikes or long stationary periods. This level of sustained use on a vehicle of this size means that wear items such as suspension bushes, brake discs, clutch components (if manual), transmission mounts and drivetrain couplings will be closer to midlife fatigue rather than early life, and the visible evidence in the test record aligns with that mechanical reality. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection targets are the rear suspension and braking components. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear axle over speed bumps and on uneven surfaces, particularly on the nearside where the anti-roll bar D-bush failed; any residual play there would suggest the replacement bushes were not properly torqued or seated. Check for uneven or feathered wear across the rear tyres, as the repeated edge wear advisory suggests a possible camber or tracking issue at the rear, and inspect both rear tyres for sidewall cracking given the perishing recorded in 2025 and the cut condemned in 2026. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no judder under braking, and the rear calipers should not bind, particularly on the offside where pad wear was flagged in 2024. Beyond the documented defects, the differential mount advisory from 2024 warrants physical inspection. With the vehicle raised or viewed from underneath, check the mounts on either side of the rear differential for splitting, sagging or separation, and listen on the test drive for any rotational shunt or vibration under load that could indicate the mounts have continued to deteriorate. The rear brake discs should also be examined for lipping and corrosion, as pad wear and high annual mileage typically correlate with disc wear on the same axle. Finally, given the cumulative mileage, request evidence that the timing chain, CVT fluid (if applicable to this variant), transfer box oil and rear differential oil have been changed at manufacturer intervals, as the MOT record cannot confirm these service items and they are the next likely cost centres on a high-mileage Outlander of this age.