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GL03 XCR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,922 mi
Last recorded143,922 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,922 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,735 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension noise

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 112,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,321 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,321 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade spliitting

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 94,546 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,546 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

check front brake pad thickness wheels off.

rear reg plate lights needed a tap to work during test.

seating & seat belts are testable items please ensure ease of access in future tests.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,550 miles

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

check front brake pad thickness wheels off.

rear reg plate lights needed a tap to work during test.

seating & seat belts are testable items please ensure ease of access in future tests.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,038 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,097 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 XCR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XCR, 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 GL03 XCR registered?

GL03 XCR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 XCR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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