2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · WR62 VJU

The most recent MOT passed in May 2026, but it highlighted several immediate maintenance concerns, including worn front tyres, thinning front brake pads, and slight play in the offside track rod end. There is a clear recurring pattern involving both consumables and steering components. The history shows frequent issues with tyres being worn close to the legal limit and brake pads wearing thin. More importantly, the steering system has shown repeated faults, with a nearside front steering rack inner joint issue in 2025 followed by a track rod end fault in 2026. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening. While the 2023 MOT was entirely clear of defects, the subsequent years have seen an increase in the number and variety of issues, moving from simple glass damage to more significant steering and exhaust concerns. The mileage of 88,273 is typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 6,305 miles per year. This suggests standard, regular use rather than extreme high-mileage wear or long periods of standing, though the frequent advisories suggest that components are often run close to their limits before being addressed. When inspecting this vehicle in person, your priority should be to check the steering for any play or knocking noises, inspect the remaining tread and evenness of the tyres, and confirm that the previous exhaust leak and steering rack issues have been fully resolved.