2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · VO12 XRB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking components. While the car passed its most recent test on June 11, 2026, at 96,839 miles, it returned with multiple advisories that indicate a lack of preventative maintenance. The persistence of play in track rod ends and anti-roll bar linkages across 2024, 2025, and 2026 suggests that these suspension components are reaching the end of their service life and are being ignored. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the 73,730-mile mark in June 2023 and the recent 96,839-mile test in June 2026, the car has covered over 23,000 miles in three years. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of standing, which likely explains the gradual degradation of rubber bushes and metal components despite the relatively low total mileage figure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system. The record consistently flags flaking and corroded suspension components, alongside corroded brake pipes dating back to 2023, which poses a genuine risk of future structural failure. The presence of a binding rear service brake in the 2026 test, combined with thin pads and pitted discs, indicates that the braking system requires immediate attention. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit show that the owner only replaces consumables when they fail a test, rather than on a proactive maintenance schedule.