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KL53 LXJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,855 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 99,855 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides, Marked in Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,179 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bushes perishing slightly both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 94,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (Back Box) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both Sides (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge - 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Edge - 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Glazed - Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & Perishing, Bald on Inner Edge - 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm, Front Bushes Perishing Slightly - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,637 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,559 miles

Central diff rear seal showing signs of weeping

Front both shocks outer casing excessively corroded.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 82,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central diff rear seal showing signs of weeping

Front both shocks outer casing excessively corroded.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both , o/s more so (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both , o/s more so (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,728 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 51,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,578 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,861 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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KL53 LXJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KL53 LXJ, 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 KL53 LXJ registered?

KL53 LXJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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