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L985 WOW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

191,741 mi
Last recorded191,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 WOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 191,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 185,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 180,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 174,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 164,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 165,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 158,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,716 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,374 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 109,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 107,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 105,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,113 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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L985 WOW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L985 WOW, 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 L985 WOW registered?

L985 WOW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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