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DG53 WPN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,142 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 93,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,686 miles

(NSF wheel arch corroded)

(OSF wheel arch corroded )

(ns step under corroded

(os step under corroded)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn uneveny

Nearside Front corrosion in inner whel arch

Offside Front brake disc worn unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 62,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,162 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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DG53 WPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WPN, 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 DG53 WPN registered?

DG53 WPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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