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L98 MJB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,838 mi
Last recorded239,838 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 MJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 239,838 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 221,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 206,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 202,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 198,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 195,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 191,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 188,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 188,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 184,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 184,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 177,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 172,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 170,406 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 170,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 161,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 150,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 145,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 137,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 137,375 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 127,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 116,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 116,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 105,816 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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L98 MJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L98 MJB, 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 L98 MJB registered?

L98 MJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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