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JA53 LUS

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,263 mi
Last recorded156,263 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 LUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear wheel arch and lower, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear wheel arch and lower, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 152,930 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch is corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch is corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes are corroding slightly ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 148,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner slight corrosion at rear wheel arch area when rear door opened

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion at rear wheel arch area when rear door opened

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,006 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 135,759 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion near wheel arch area

Offside Rear Slight corrosion near wheel arch area

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,792 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch area

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch area

Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,775 miles

Nearside Front slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 122,775 miles

Nearside Front slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,864 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,008 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

has damage to the swept area less than 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,013 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,124 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,293 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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JA53 LUS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JA53 LUS, 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 JA53 LUS registered?

JA53 LUS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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