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LB53 EHV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,302 mi
Last recorded186,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 186,302 miles

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

Nearside Cab steps insecure 2 supports corroded through. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint of box before the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip only partially covering the gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective badly cracked, well below service standard ()

oil on minimum

Fail 7 Jun 2022 186,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3 out of 4 washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on inner edge, badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Cab steps insecure 2 supports corroded through. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing balding on inner edge, cracking, and cuts to inner side wall , below service standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint of box before the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip only partially covering the gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective badly cracked, well below service standard ()

no coolant in syphonic reservoir

oil on minimum

Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 175,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 175,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 173,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 173,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 160,649 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 147,514 miles

some brake pipes hidden from view

Fail 18 Feb 2017 147,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

some brake pipes hidden from view

Pass 5 Mar 2016 136,195 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 136,195 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,751 miles

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

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

Side steps' support brackets are corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,830 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has worn low on its outer tread area.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake disc is discoloured from a previous brake problem.

Offside rear tyre has worn low on its inner tread area.

Rear lamp units are damaged and are allowing the ingress of water but work correctly.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,830 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has worn low on its outer tread area.

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

Offside rear brake disc is discoloured from a previous brake problem.

Offside rear tyre has worn low on its inner tread area.

Rear lamp units are damaged and are allowing the ingress of water but work correctly.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,789 miles

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

n/s rear flasher lens misting with water

slight play to o/s steering rack arm

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,949 miles

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

both o/s tyres wearing heavily on inside edges renewal recomended

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 81,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both o/s tyres wearing heavily on inside edges renewal recomended

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,695 miles

o/s front bumper fog lamp filling with water

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,582 miles

unable to see innere brake pads clearly

Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,720 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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LB53 EHV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB53 EHV, 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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LB53 EHV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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