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L23 APH

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 APH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2026 135,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play The upper dust cover is also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch has a hole within 30cm of the spring mounting, can be seen from under the bonnet and through the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch has a hole within 30cm of the spring mounting, can be seen from under the bonnet and through the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses hazing over and starting to impact the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded around the rear subframe front mount but no holes could be made at the time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroding around the rear body mounting but no holes could be made at the time of test. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 130,722 miles

General under vehicle corrosion - suspension components, subframes and brake components

Main front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steel brake pipes to front brake flexible hoses corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 130,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters MUST be solid black in colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2x areas on outer sill (marked in white ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch (2x areas marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch (2x areas marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel remaining (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters MUST be solid black in colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear components corroded but not excessive (including subframes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded / covered in mud

Fail 23 Sep 2022 128,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front wheel well front and rear within 30cm (front marked in yellow) rear needs checking if goes further down behind plastic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded / covered in mud

Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower and upper have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded / covered in mud

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,441 miles

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,745 miles

Prescribed areas and components not fully visible

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lens damaged. Temporary repair.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 106,198 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,860 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,860 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 96,649 miles

rear suspention trail arm bushes worn

small chip in windscreen

some play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,870 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 91,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,642 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2007 49,841 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,080 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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L23 APH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L23 APH, 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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L23 APH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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