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LE03 USN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 USN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,328 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Inside Engine Bay, Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 79,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Inside Engine Bay, Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,749 miles

Engine Oil Leak.(possible oil filter)

Exhaust Heat Shield loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,749 miles

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

Engine Oil Leak.(possible oil filter)

Exhaust Heat Shield loose.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Offside Side step is loose.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly (brake check recommended)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from transmission or rear wheels

possible gear box mount or prop shaft mount worn

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,962 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from transmission or rear wheels

possible gear box mount or prop shaft mount worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,701 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre in genral poor condition (replacement recomended)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres tread worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,674 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

advanced wear in both front brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,559 miles

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

advanced wear in front brake discs and pads (replacement recomended)

wear in rear axle mount bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,559 miles

advanced wear in front brake discs and pads (replacement recomended)

wear in rear axle mount bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,333 miles

advanced wear in front brake pads and discs both sides (replacement recomended)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced wear in front brake pads and discs both sides (replacement recomended)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,102 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,269 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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LE03 USN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LE03 USN, 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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LE03 USN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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