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DG53 NPD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,803 mi
Last recorded166,803 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 151,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,338 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 134,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,452 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 117,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

sat nav in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,899 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,833 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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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DG53 NPD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DG53 NPD, 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 DG53 NPD registered?

DG53 NPD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is DG53 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 NPD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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