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AY53 LNF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 135,390 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/ rear part of inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,602 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Front TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Fail 26 Sep 2024 131,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Front TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,767 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fan mount very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 127,767 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fan mount very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Cab step mount corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab step mount corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 116,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 106,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,084 miles

Rust on both inner sills

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,183 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 43,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,472 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 29,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 LNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 LNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY53 LNF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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