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HV53 DUJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

198,148 mi
Last recorded198,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 DUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 198,148 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 95,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to suspension and body components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,808 miles

Front Inner surface corrosion on both inner wings

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe ()

Nearside side step mounts corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,789 miles

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

Front Inner surface corrosion on both inner wings

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe ()

Nearside side step mounts corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,213 miles

Front both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside step brackets corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight dampness around banjo flexi fitting

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing some corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside side step mounts corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,012 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,012 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pads look low

Rear tyres devoid of tread on edges

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Nov 2016 74,782 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,870 miles

Offside wiper blade smears screen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,575 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,575 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,303 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 55,303 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lipped

rear seat belts not inspected(seats folded)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,048 miles

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

1 high level brake light not working

exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

rear wiper split

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,413 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,833 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,053 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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HV53 DUJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV53 DUJ, 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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HV53 DUJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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