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GL03 XCP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,506 mi
Last recorded120,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 120,506 miles

Front Both front suspension bump stops missing

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,502 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle corroded/rusted underneath

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle corroded/rusted underneath

Fail 9 Mar 2023 120,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 116,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,538 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 112,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,695 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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GL03 XCP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL03 XCP, 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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GL03 XCP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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