Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety appears in 1,511 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2021, and 92.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.7pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.6%) and tyres (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 67 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Outlander Dyn Safety fails 7.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.0% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Outlander Dyn Safety model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 360 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 552 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 599 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 70 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 65 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 53 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 5 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 3 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 67 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 40 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.9% | 270 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 170 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 64 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 53 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 33 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 531 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 715 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 191 | 8.9% |
| 90-120k | 50 | 4.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 289 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 574 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 555 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety?
92.5% of the 1,511 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.5% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.6% of tests, then tyres (4.3%).
How much does mileage affect Outlander Dyn Safety MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 4.0% for 90-120k, a 3.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,511 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.