Mitsubishi Outlander

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 19 model years from 122,980 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

122,980

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander was MOT tested 122,980 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 19 model years (2003 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 320 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 31 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi Outlanders pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 16 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 119,722 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 32,171 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2400cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-2% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread31 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mitsubishi Outlander by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	94%	49	32,171 mi
2020	95%	320	39,373 mi
2019	92%	11,777	51,401 mi
2018	90%	18,954	60,669 mi
2017	88%	15,515	69,474 mi
2016	86%	19,100	84,493 mi
2015	83%	22,913	91,259 mi
2014	81%	13,463	97,944 mi
2013	77%	4,020	102,215 mi
2012	77%	2,212	106,552 mi
2011	75%	2,717	118,371 mi
2010	73%	2,892	125,469 mi
2009	70%	2,665	131,124 mi
2008	69%	3,343	138,988 mi
2007	69%	2,251	139,004 mi
2006	73%	131	96,098 mi
2005	64%	281	100,156 mi
2004	66%	325	106,809 mi
2003	56%	52	119,722 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Outlander

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

Across its 19 model years in our data (2003 to 2021), the Mitsubishi Outlander averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 122,980 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Mitsubishi Outlander has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 64%, a 31 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.