2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · DP17 ULL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 85,671 miles passed despite an advisory for an offside rear brake disc that was worn and pitted. This follows a failure in December 2024 for thin rear inner brake pads and an incorrect headlamp aim. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of brake component suggests the owner only addresses issues once they reach inspection thresholds. The mileage profile is consistent with a typical nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The car covered 13,660 miles between February 2023 and December 2024, and another 12,821 miles between December 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of neglect or high-intensity motorway commuting, which generally correlates with expected wear on components like tyres and suspension bushings. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the rear calipers are not seizing, given the history of pitting on the offside rear disc noted in late 2025. The thickness of the remaining brake pads should be measured manually, as the previous failure indicates a history of stretching replacement intervals. Additionally, the headlamp alignment should be verified to ensure the 2024 failure was permanently corrected, and the interior should be checked for any remaining obstructions to the driver's view that were previously flagged in 2023.