Mitsubishi Ls vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Ls
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Ls (50%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Ls | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 146,682 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Ls
- Exhaust is corroded.
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.
- Nearside rear reflector has a corner broken.
- Nearside steering rack gaitor is damp with fluid.
Mitsubishi Outlander
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Ls (50%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.