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J683 OPV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

287,517 mi
Last recorded287,517 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 OPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 287,517 miles

advise all metal brake pipes been cleaned and greased

Fail 8 Dec 2025 287,504 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all metal brake pipes been cleaned and greased

Pass 4 Dec 2024 285,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 283,955 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 283,937 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 282,180 miles

all brake pipers been painted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 279,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 276,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 272,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 267,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 267,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system fluid leaking from connector (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 267,265 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear diesel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 263,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 261,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 255,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 249,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 245,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 227,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 213,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 191,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 182,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 172,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 155,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 134,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 134,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J683 OPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc 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 J683 OPV, 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 J683 OPV registered?

J683 OPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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