Mitsubishi Outlander (2020)
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
CarHunch analysed 180 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is a genuinely reliable bet, with a 91.2% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and only 7.8% of vehicles have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid variant dominates the fleet and performs marginally better at 90.6%, suggesting the powertrain is well-sorted.
These cars are running at sensible mileages for their age, with a median of 39,432 miles, and they're not throwing up serious problems: the average vehicle has just 0.37 failures per test. The 3.3 advisories per car suggest minor wear items need attention rather than structural issues, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect expensive surprises—just have any advisory items addressed before they become failures.
We have limited data for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 180 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 180 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.
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Before you buy a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
Based on MOT data from 180 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (83%) | 150 | 90.6% | 0.39 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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.
Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles fall between 27,014 and 51,203 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander — Still on the Road
Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi Outlanders are still on the road.
Strong survival — 169 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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