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HV53 LPL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Body component likely to become detached step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads only renewed at offside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,027 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear axle oily

watersteel pipes rear corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,852 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 66,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,226 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2014 56,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,233 miles

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

all tyres worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,005 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 27,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

under covers fitted to engine

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,536 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 LPL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV53 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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