2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic passed 90.9% of its 1,921 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.3% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.8%) and tyres (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, wipers and headlamp aim — headlamp alone was recorded 78 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.2% versus 5.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 130 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.6% | 88 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 68 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | Headlamp | 78 |
| 2 | Wipers | 73 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 39 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 16 |
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 | 19.7% | 379 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 281 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 103 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 63 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 19 |
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 | 522 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 903 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 333 | 10.8% |
| 90-120k | 110 | 11.8% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 431 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 491 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 494 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 503 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Outlander Dynamic
On a 2019 Outlander Dynamic, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.6% 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
How many 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamics pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 1,921 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by tyres (4.6%).
Does the 2019 Outlander Dynamic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,921 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.