In 2025, 66,848 Mitsubishi Outlander cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 75% passed first time, compared with 74% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Outlander about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 127 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 88% of Outlanders passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 18 years, that figure is 54% (all cars: 57%). It starts out ahead of the average car but falls behind from around 12 years, which is worth knowing if you are buying an older one.
Mitsubishi Outlander All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Outlander passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 262 | 88% | 87% | 45,179.0267175573 |
| 5 years | 970 | 85% | 86% | 51,317.4350515464 |
| 6 years | 6,779 | 86% | 84% | 62,661.7735654226 |
| 7 years | 10,811 | 85% | 81% | 71,731 |
| 8 years | 8,819 | 81% | 78% | 80,114 |
| 9 years | 10,918 | 77% | 75% | 93,662 |
| 10 years | 12,541 | 71% | 72% | 98,758 |
| 11 years | 6,960 | 66% | 69% | 103,913 |
| 12 years | 1,952 | 60% | 66% | 107,759 |
| 13 years | 1,041 | 63% | 63% | 110,419 |
| 14 years | 1,157 | 58% | 61% | 121,475 |
| 15 years | 1,299 | 55% | 59% | 126,703 |
| 16 years | 1,047 | 55% | 58% | 134,035 |
| 17 years | 1,174 | 54% | 57% | 137,024 |
| 18 years | 791 | 54% | 57% | 139,577 |
What fails most on a Mitsubishi Outlander
The area that lets the Outlander down most, relative to other cars, is steering: 4.6% of tests failed on it, 2.1 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and emissions and leaks.
Share of Outlander tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.4% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 3.3% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 2.9% |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Steering | 2.7% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.6% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.5% |
What to check when buying a used Outlander
Based on where the Outlander fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Outlander
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a OutlanderFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Outlander?
In 2025, 75% of Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 66,848 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 74%.
What do Mitsubishi Outlander cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.4% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.3% of tests); a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9% of tests).
Other Mitsubishi models
Mitsubishi L200 (69%), Mitsubishi Asx (73%), Mitsubishi Shogun (70%). All Mitsubishi models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.