Mitsubishi Outlander (2015)
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
CarHunch analysed 13,693 real MOT records for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Outlander passes its MOT slightly better than average at 84.5% versus the UK baseline of 80%, but that headline masks a serious concern: over a third of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should give buyers pause. The hybrid models perform marginally better at 84.9% pass rate compared to the diesel's 82.2%, though both are reasonably solid.
At around 63,500 miles median, these nine-year-old Outlanders show typical wear for their age, yet they rack up an average of 10.5 advisories per test—suggesting accumulated minor issues are common. With 1.61 failures per vehicle on average, you're looking at regular maintenance costs, so budget for wear items and have any purchase thoroughly inspected, particularly around brake and suspension components where dangerous defects have been flagged.
What to check before buying a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (83%) | 11,385 | 84.9% | 1.56 |
| Diesel (17%) | 2,282 | 82.2% | 1.84 |
| Petrol (0%) | 16 | 86.8% | 0.88 |
| Electric (0%) | 8 | 81.9% | 1.88 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 81.3% | 4.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles fall between 48,865 and 81,783 miles.
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,821 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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