2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · EX62 WBY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 125,666 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates an improving trend in maintenance following a period of escalating mechanical wear in previous years. While the 2023 failure highlighted several critical suspension and braking issues, the clean sheet from the latest test suggests that the current owner has addressed the pressing faults and is maintaining the vehicle to a higher standard recently. At 125,666 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,667 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical usage patterns for an SUV of this age. The record shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, and 7,260 miles in the year preceding that. This regularity suggests steady operational use, which often helps prevent the seal failures and component degradation typically associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front geometry and suspension components given the recurring faults. The December 2024 test flagged both front steering linkage ball joint dust covers and worn both rear anti-roll bar bushes. Although these passed the subsequent test, these rubber components are prone to rapid degradation and should be checked for further tearing or play. The previously fractured offside rear coil spring noted in 2023 also warrants a visual check to ensure the replacement was thorough and no cracks exist on the opposite side. The presence of a front oil leak noted in late 2024 also requires close monitoring to ensure the leak has not worsened, as the tester described it as not excessive. Given the history of thin rear brake pads in 2023, the buyer should also verify the remaining life of the rear discs and check for uneven wear or binding calipers. Beyond these specific areas, the vehicle reflects a history of required reactive attention but currently sits in a stable mechanical state.