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L812 XEY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,898 mi
Last recorded159,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 XEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undercarriage has general rust all over

Fail 9 Jan 2023 159,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undercarriage has general rust all over

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 159,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 156,461 miles

1/ nearside front steering idler slight play

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 155,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

b padal s spongy

Fail 21 Jul 2014 155,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

b padal s spongy

Pass 24 May 2013 148,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 141,764 miles

all front suspension joint rubbers are deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 141,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all front suspension joint rubbers are deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 231,439 miles

battery insecure

centre rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to rear of chassis and body

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines heavily corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play

nearside front brake pipe corroded

some play in both front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2010 223,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak above gearbox

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 212,460 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f flexihose ferules corroded

o/s and n/s chassis corroded and cross members

park brake reserve travel near limit

rear floor slightly corrode

unable to fully assess outer sills due to plastic cover

Fail 8 May 2009 212,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f flexihose ferules corroded

o/s and n/s chassis corroded and cross members

park brake reserve travel near limit

rear floor slightly corrode

unable to fully assess outer sills due to plastic cover

Pass 23 Apr 2008 190,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 190,125 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 174,889 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 174,889 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 158,281 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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L812 XEY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L812 XEY, 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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L812 XEY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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