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L28 MGM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

291,027 mi
Last recorded291,027 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 MGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 291,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various brake pipe corroded Rubber gaiters poor Exhaust holed

stone chip windscreen oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2018 291,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various brake pipe corroded Rubber gaiters poor Exhaust holed

stone chip windscreen oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 224,984 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty and worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/r lamp damaged

power steering pump damp

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear brake pads worn but ok

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,984 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear number plate slightly obscured

slight wear front brake discs

stone chip windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2016 224,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

slight wear front brake discs

stone chip windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2015 224,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 224,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 224,984 miles

O/S/r tyre below 2mm

Fail 18 Jun 2014 224,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/r tyre below 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2013 224,984 miles

Exhaust holed

Rubber gaiters poor

Various brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 224,984 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust holed

Rubber gaiters poor

Various brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 224,984 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear number poor

Pass 15 Jun 2012 224,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 224,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 217,219 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 217,213 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 209,825 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 209,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 191,470 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 191,470 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 176,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 162,369 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 162,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 147,084 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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L28 MGM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L28 MGM, 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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L28 MGM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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