2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · KY64 OPV

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a stable and improving mechanical picture. The most recent test on 4 October 2025 at 49,150 miles was a clean pass with zero defects, marking a notable shift from the advisories recorded in previous years. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, as the vehicle has moved from advisory-laden tests to consecutive clean passes. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 2014 vehicle, averaging just over 4,000 miles annually. Between September 2023 at 35,002 miles and October 2024 at 43,328 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,300 miles in a single year, suggesting a change in usage pattern after a period of very light driving. The current recorded mileage of 49,150 has not moved since the October 2025 test, indicating the vehicle may now be standing unused. Extended periods of inactivity can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber seals and bushes, so a physical inspection should pay close attention to these areas despite the clean MOT record. The September 2023 test at 35,002 miles flagged front brake pads wearing thin, which is a consumable item and expected at that mileage. The repeated advisory regarding an offside rear child seat preventing full inspection of the adult seatbelt in both 2021 and 2023 is worth noting. A buyer should verify the condition of that belt assembly directly, as restricted access during testing means the mechanism and webbing have not been visually confirmed by an examiner across two separate tests. The clean pass in 2025 provides reasonable confidence in the vehicle's current roadworthiness, but the low annual mileage and static reading since October 2025 warrant a thorough in-person check of tyre age and condition, brake operation, suspension bushes, and any signs of corrosion that can develop on vehicles spending extended periods stationary.