2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · WN59 NLU
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 121,428 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WN59 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 121,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
WN59 NLU Mileage History
- 29/08/2023102,997 mi
- 02/09/2024111,955 mi+8,958 mi
- 05/09/2024111,955 mi
- 07/10/2025121,381 mi+9,426 mi
- 13/10/2025121,428 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 8,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WN59 NLU 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 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (WN59 NLU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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