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LS53 KTA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,639 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,597 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,948 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake calliper dust cover slightly split

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,537 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 101,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,187 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,824 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,276 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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LS53 KTA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 KTA registered?

LS53 KTA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LS53 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 KTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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