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Mitsubishi Outlander (2019)

6,400 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander

CarHunch analysed 6,400 real MOT records for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander is a strong performer, with a 90.0% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably 10 points above the UK average of 80%, indicating above-average reliability across the board. The dangerous defect rate of 12.5% is low enough not to be a concern for most buyers, and the hybrid, petrol, and diesel variants all perform similarly well (89.5–90.1% pass rates).

At 45,520 miles on average, these five-year-old Outlanders show typical mileage for their age, and the relatively light failure count of 0.57 per vehicle suggests owners aren't facing major mechanical surprises. When you do hit an MOT, expect around 4.5 advisories on average—mostly minor wear items—so budget for some preventative maintenance, but this car won't drain your wallet in repairs.

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
90%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
12.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.57
Over 4.9 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
44k
Middle half: 32k–60k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 90% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 6,400 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 6,400 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 16.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 7.6%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander

Based on MOT data from 6,400 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (77%) 4,949 90.1% 0.56
Petrol (20%) 1,288 89.8% 0.58
Diesel (3%) 162 89.5% 0.61

Colour Breakdown

Based on 77,404 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27.4%
21,243
White 20.8%
16,104
Grey 19.8%
15,298
Silver 10.5%
8,121
Red 9.2%
7,116
Blue 7.9%
6,145
Brown 4.1%
3,145
Orange 0.2%
168
Bronze 0%
35
Gold 0%
13
Green 0%
9
Beige 0%
7

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

44,038
typical
32,305
low mileage
59,931
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles fall between 32,305 and 59,931 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 32,305 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
32,305–59,931 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Mitsubishi Outlanders sit.
Over 80,906 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Mitsubishi Outlanders are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,971 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

329 5,971 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.57
Avg failures per vehicle
4.5
Avg advisories per vehicle
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