MOT failure data · 2025
Mitsubishi Pajero MOT problems
Across every Mitsubishi Pajero that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was chassis condition or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, on 5.84% of failure items. The broadest problem area was body, chassis, structure at 22.55%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Mitsubishi Pajero MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting | Body, chassis, structure | 5.84% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 4.64% |
| 3 | Prescribed areas prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.18% |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 4.05% |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.85% |
| 6 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 3.32% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 6 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Mitsubishi Pajero, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Mitsubishi Pajero buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Mitsubishi Pajero?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Mitsubishi Pajero MOT FAQs
What does a Mitsubishi Pajero most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Mitsubishi Pajero cars failing their 2025 MOT was "chassis condition or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting", appearing on 5.84% of failure items.
Does this mean my Mitsubishi Pajero will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Mitsubishi Pajero that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Mitsubishi Pajero passed 76.08% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Mitsubishi Pajero's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Mitsubishi Pajero MOT pass rate · used Mitsubishi Pajero buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.