2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · RV62 HFL
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 161,524 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV62 HFL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2023
- 161,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV62 HFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (RV62 HFL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RV62 HFL Mileage History
- 16/08/2022156,095 mi
- 10/08/2023161,524 mi+5,429 mi
Average of roughly 5,526 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Oil Dilution (2.2 DI-D)Serious
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump, thinning the oil and potentially damaging the engine.
- DPF CloggingModerate
The Diesel Particulate Filter clogs if the car is used mostly for short urban trips.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearModerate
Manual models can suffer from DMF failure, especially if used for towing.
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