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LR03 AFU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,206 mi
Last recorded160,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 AFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 160,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 160,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 158,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,502 miles

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing outside edge

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,494 miles

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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing outside edge

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 146,809 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 131,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,308 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 106,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion offside under sill

gear lever loose

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,684 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,416 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,308 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 43,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,576 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LR03 AFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR03 AFU, 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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LR03 AFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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