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GU03 XUK

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 XUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 119,994 miles

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken - system is still secure

Underside of vehicle dirty/muddy

Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 155,108 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 154,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 153,589 miles

All tyres slight perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 152,532 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,032 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 149,478 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2018 149,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,067 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,682 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 145,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 144,416 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 144,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 143,064 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 142,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 135,847 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 135,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 117,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,132 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,327 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,965 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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GU03 XUK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU03 XUK, 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 GU03 XUK registered?

GU03 XUK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 XUK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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