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LS53 EJY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,909 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,861 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,318 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 85,318 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 79,101 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 71,992 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 67,475 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking & close to wear bars

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 62,589 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 56,411 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,611 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 33,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,574 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LS53 EJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc 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 LS53 EJY, 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 LS53 EJY registered?

LS53 EJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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