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GP53 DLZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,847 mi
Last recorded202,847 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 202,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 201,460 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 201,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 193,820 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 183,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,762 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 170,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 153,615 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 133,576 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,399 miles

tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 97,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 89,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 77,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,861 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 84,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GP53 DLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 DLZ, 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 GP53 DLZ registered?

GP53 DLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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