Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The Mitsubishi Outlander has an average MOT pass rate of 78% across 19 years, based on 122,980 tests in 2026. That's 4 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 95% pass rate.

Which year Mitsubishi Outlander is best?

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 56%. There's a 39 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mitsubishi Outlander

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 122,980 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

122,980

Best Year

2020 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander has been tested 122,980 times in 2026 MOT data across 19 model years (2003 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid and petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 320 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 39 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.

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)

£1,592

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,042

Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

vs national average-4% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread39 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