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L479 LNC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,228 mi
Last recorded184,228 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 LNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 184,228 miles

both rear axle brakepipe slight corrosion

n/s/r brakeflexi brakepipe slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 178,697 miles

all metal brake pipes are corroded

both inner sills are heavily corroded but has a seperate chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 151,411 miles

mid box blowing

trackrod ends slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 141,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 137,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 137,570 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 135,011 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 127,358 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2009 127,358 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,798 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 112,786 miles

Slight noise from offside front suspension on bounce check, but no play found in any suspension componant.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,487 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L479 LNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L479 LNC, 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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L479 LNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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