2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · RV58 DFG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 171,777 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV58 DFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 171,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV58 DFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (RV58 DFG) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RV58 DFG Mileage History
- 17/09/2022153,034 mi
- 19/10/2023156,164 mi+3,130 mi
- 16/10/2024160,304 mi+4,140 mi
- 28/10/2024160,315 mi+11 mi
- 13/10/2025171,777 mi+11,462 mi
Average of roughly 6,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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