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GV53 OEN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,035 mi
Last recorded213,035 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 213,035 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 203,778 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 194,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 179,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 175,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 175,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 172,463 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 169,622 miles

rear anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,897 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch- under bonnet

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch- under bonnet

Pass 18 Nov 2016 151,772 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre- wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre- worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre- has deep cut in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,791 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,939 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 73,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,262 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 48,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 48,015 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,101 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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GV53 OEN 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 80%.

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 GV53 OEN, 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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GV53 OEN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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