2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic Phev CVT 2.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · DP69 MXY

The DVSA record for this 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV shows a consistently clean roadworthiness profile across all four recorded tests, with the most recent pass issued on 12 March 2026 at no defects recorded. Across the back-to-back annual tests from 2023 through 2026, only a single advisory has been logged, relating to an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, noted at the January 2024 test. No advisories have reappeared on subsequent inspections, suggesting the tyre issue was addressed and no wider pattern of premature tyre wear, alignment irregularity, or suspension geometry concern has been flagged by examiners since. The absence of any structural corrosion advisories, brake-related defects, or drive system warnings on a six-year-old PHEV is a notably tidy outcome, particularly given the additional electrical and high-voltage hardware typical of this drivetrain. With 45,656 miles recorded over roughly six years, the annual accumulation works out at approximately 7,600 miles per year, which sits squarely in the typical range for a privately used family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps between tests, no sudden jumps in odometer readings, and no evidence of the vehicle having been laid up for extended periods. This continuous annual usage pattern is generally favourable for an electrified drivetrain, as the hybrid and plug-in components benefit from regular thermal cycling and battery conditioning rather than prolonged standing. From a conventional mechanical standpoint, the mileage is moderate, meaning consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres should be well within normal service life, while suspension components are unlikely to have suffered the accelerated wear that frequently accompanies higher-mileage examples. Given the single advisory relating to an offside rear tyre showing edge wear, it is worth paying close attention to the rear axle geometry and tyre wear pattern during any inspection. Uneven or one-sided shoulder wear on a single rear tyre can sometimes point to a worn rear trailing arm bush, a sagging coil spring, or a slightly misaligned rear wheel following a kerb impact. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or rattling from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and broken tarmac, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear end during direction changes. The Outlander PHEV's rear multi-link setup can develop play in the lateral or trailing arm bushes as mileage accumulates, and this would be the most likely culprit for the type of edge wear observed. The braking system and underbody should also be scrutinised carefully, particularly around the front and rear subframe mounting points and the brake pipe runs, as the record contains no prior advisories in these areas and any emerging corrosion would be noteworthy at this stage. On test drive, the regenerative braking system can mask wear in the conventional friction brakes, so a firm pedal application from higher speeds should be performed to confirm there is no judder, pulling, or grinding that might indicate warped discs or seized caliper slides. Finally, given this is a plug-in hybrid, it is prudent to verify that the high-voltage system charges and operates through both EV and hybrid modes without warning lights, and that the 12V auxiliary battery is secure, as MOT records do not cover electrical powertrain health. A clean underside and steady test drive response would align well with the otherwise unblemished MOT history presented.