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LN03 VGE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,128 mi
Last recorded150,128 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,128 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 146,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 146,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,673 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 27 Sep 2018 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 137,113 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bold

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bold

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 124,012 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,011 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 118,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 110,396 miles

rattle on exhaust

Fail 24 May 2013 110,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rattle on exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,976 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,327 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 29,253 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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LN03 VGE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LN03 VGE, 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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LN03 VGE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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