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LD53 GUA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,525 mi
Last recorded141,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 GUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,525 miles

Both sides side step mountings very corroded !

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken ( 1 of 2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 141,525 miles

Both sides side step mountings very corroded !

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken ( 1 of 2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 126,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 126,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 92,531 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 92,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,842 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,883 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LD53 GUA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD53 GUA, 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 LD53 GUA registered?

LD53 GUA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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