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GK53 HVM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,469 mi
Last recorded155,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 155,469 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sidestep brackets corroded

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sidestep brackets corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 152,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sidestep brackets corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside side step brackets corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 149,371 miles

nearside and offside step mountings corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 146,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch by door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 143,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch by door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,651 miles

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

nearside and offside step mountins corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 137,172 miles

mountin brackets for nearside and offside side skirts corroderd but not part of the structure of the vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,691 miles

Nearside and offside plastic skirts holding brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

side skirts and side skirt mountins corroded but not part of the structure of the vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,247 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 107,439 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,517 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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GK53 HVM 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 83.3%.

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 GK53 HVM, 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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GK53 HVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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