2000 Mitsubishi Pajero — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 468 MOT tests analysed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes. Its pass rate of 76.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (75.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 65 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.5% | 54 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 46 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.8% | 41 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.1% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 40 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 33 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 29 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 27 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.3% | 170 |
| 2 | Suspension | 35.5% | 166 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 30.3% | 142 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.9% | 112 |
| 5 | Other defects | 21.4% | 100 |
| 6 | Tyres | 16.4% | 77 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 55 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 76 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 80 | 20.0% |
| 150k+ | 234 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 408 | 23.3% |
| Petrol | 60 | 26.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140 | 23.6% |
| 2022 | 116 | 21.6% |
| 2023 | 93 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 64 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 55 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Pajero
Before buying a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (9.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Pajeros pass their MOT?
76.3% of the 468 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (11.5%).
Does the 2000 Pajero get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.6% in the 60-90k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 468 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.