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AY53 LJN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,480 mi
Last recorded173,480 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 173,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak n/s /r drive shaft seal

Fail 7 Aug 2024 173,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak n/s /r drive shaft seal

Pass 12 May 2023 162,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both side steps badly corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 162,590 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both side steps badly corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 162,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear brake pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side steps excessively corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 148,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both under sills corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 132,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both under sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,898 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer and inner sills corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both outer and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 117,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 117,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,425 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,090 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 LJN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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