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LC03 SCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 SCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,561 miles

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jul 2024 116,353 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle, heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,886 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not checked as trapped under child seal fitted to offside rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with big lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear pipe next to connection to rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant pipes to rear HVAC unit severely corroded and covered in coolant leakage stains

cover to rear HVAC unit rotten and loose

Fail 3 Jul 2023 113,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear pipe next to connection to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seatbelt not checked as trapped under child seal fitted to offside rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with big lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust header and catalytic converter hear shields corroded/loose/rattling in multiple places

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear pipe next to connection to rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant pipes to rear HVAC unit severely corroded and covered in coolant leakage stains

cover to rear HVAC unit rotten and loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 81,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 68,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,295 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,494 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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LC03 SCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol 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 LC03 SCV, 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 LC03 SCV registered?

LC03 SCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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