2004 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8L Diesel · L47 HAA

The vehicle presents a highly stable and surprisingly clean MOT profile, culminating in its most recent pass on 7 June 2023. Although it suffered a temporary failure two days prior on 5 June 2023 with no specific defects logged, the rapid turnaround and subsequent clean pass indicate any minor issues were immediately rectified. This clean run extends back through the December 2022 and November 2021 tests, showing a consistent pattern of passes with zero advisories recorded over multiple years. However, the complete lack of MOT data after June 2023 represents a significant three-year gap relative to the current August 2026 date, meaning the current roadworthiness status is unverified and requires an immediate fresh inspection. Accumulating 251,390 miles over its 22-year lifespan, the vehicle has averaged roughly 11,427 miles per year, which aligns with normal usage for a rugged utility vehicle of this vintage. The primary concern for a buyer is the complete absence of recorded testing or mileage updates since mid-2023. This prolonged period of dormancy or unrecorded road use could mask recent mechanical deterioration, fluid leaks, or component wear that occurred after the last official inspection. Given the vehicle's high mileage and the known vulnerabilities of the Mitsubishi Pajero platform, a physical inspection must focus on areas prone to wear that might not have triggered MOT failures prior to 2023. Inspectors should thoroughly examine the underbody, chassis rails, and suspension mounting points for structural corrosion, as these heavy four-wheel-drive vehicles frequently suffer from severe rust in the UK climate. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers require close scrutiny for signs of sagging or fluid leaks under the weight of a 251,000-mile chassis. The braking system also demands a hands-on check to ensure the calipers are not binding and the brake discs remain within wear tolerances, especially if the vehicle has stood idle for the last three years.