2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Design Phev CVT 2.4L Hybrid electric · EX70 LNN

The Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 September 2025 at 43,069 miles, passed but carried five separate advisories, indicating a noticeable decline in the standard of upkeep compared to the clean bills of health recorded in 2023 and 2024. The trend is clearly worsening. While none of the flagged items constitute an immediate failure, the simultaneous deterioration of all four tyres, a perishing brake hose, and degraded suspension ball joint dust covers suggest the vehicle has not received thorough preventative maintenance in the lead-up to its last test. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 29,125 miles and the September 2025 test at 43,069 miles, the vehicle covered 13,944 miles over approximately two years, averaging just under 7,000 miles annually. This is a typical usage pattern for a family SUV and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low standing time. The record itself is well-populated with consecutive annual tests, leaving no significant gaps in the vehicle's recent history. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking system during any physical inspection. The September 2025 test flagged both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated. Once these covers split, water and grit ingress accelerates wear on the joint itself, leading to knocking, vague steering, and eventual failure. The nearside rear brake hose was noted as slightly twisted, which can cause internal restriction, uneven braking, or premature hose failure. Both items require careful visual checks for play, leaks, and correct routing. The advisories regarding all four tyres perishing between the treads and the offside front screen wash bottle leaking point to deferred basic consumables. Perished tyres, even with legal tread depth, carry an elevated risk of a blowout and should be replaced before purchase. The petrol cap door sticking and the leaking washer bottle are minor irritants but worth verifying, as a sticking fuel door can indicate a faulty release mechanism or misalignment. Overall, the vehicle is roadworthy today, but the cluster of advisories signals that a comprehensive service and replacement of the flagged components are overdue.