2000 Mitsubishi Pajero diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first registered in 2000 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 151 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 151 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes44% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics38% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks30% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Suspension30% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Rust and bodywork28% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres15% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Mitsubishi Pajero compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 173 | Suspension 41% |
| 2006 | 369 | Suspension 41% |
| 2005 | 722 | Suspension 39% |
| 2004 | 786 | Brakes 46% |
| 2003 | 564 | Brakes 39% |
| 2002 | 288 | Suspension 47% |
| 2001 | 228 | Suspension 44% |
| 1999 | 147 | Suspension 40% |
| 1998 | 127 | Suspension 40% |
| 1997 | 131 | Brakes 37% |
| 1996 | 218 | Suspension 40% |
| 1995 | 235 | Brakes 47% |
| 1994 | 242 | Brakes 45% |
| 1993 | 131 | Brakes 43% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Mitsubishi Pajero cars first registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score