2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic passed 91.8% of its 2,780 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.9%) and tyres (4.0%) 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 161 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.8% once past 120-150k — 2.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.9% | 136 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 112 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 110 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 15 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 161 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 69 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 5 | Washers | 20 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 18 |
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 | 20.2% | 561 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 328 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 179 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 122 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 86 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 25 |
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 | 845 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,453 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 355 | 8.2% |
| 90-120k | 92 | 5.4% |
| 120-150k | 32 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,379 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 1,286 | 7.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Outlander Dynamic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamics pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 2,780 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic?
Visibility, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2021 Outlander Dynamic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,780 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.