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LX03 XPU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 179,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join of centre to rear section badly blowing - above rear axle -- (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety o/s of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH vehicle side step supports / under steps showing corrosion

outer sill covers / side steps fitted to vehicle -- outer sills cannot be examined for corrosion or damage etc at this time

Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,869 miles

both side steps showing heavy corrosion on under sides

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2019 172,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trail arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trail arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side steps showing heavy corrosion on under sides

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 166,259 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 166,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,806 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 158,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 154,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,707 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 148,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 138,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,989 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 129,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 109,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 109,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 97,376 miles

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 10 May 2010 87,440 miles

Oil leak

front pads look low

Pass 20 May 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,882 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,327 miles

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

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

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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LX03 XPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX03 XPU, 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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LX03 XPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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