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AY53 LDV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,281 mi
Last recorded86,281 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside side steps corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 79,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside side steps corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 54,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,287 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 35,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 35,025 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 35,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,451 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 34,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corded and worn

Pass 1 May 2014 33,832 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

only one high level brake light not working.rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,065 miles

n/s/r.o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,661 miles

damage to bodywork

nearside rear and both front tyres perrishing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,352 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

damage to bodywork

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,136 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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AY53 LDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 LDV registered?

AY53 LDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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