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LX53 OLE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,807 mi
Last recorded152,807 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 OLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 152,807 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body has slight damage

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,117 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body has slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,124 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2018 142,124 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,675 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear diff mount bush perished

Offside Rear diff mount bush perished

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 128,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear diff mount bush perished

Offside Rear diff mount bush perished

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 116,693 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 116,693 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 105,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2014 93,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 93,870 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 81,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,538 miles

all tyres worn low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 59,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,743 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,497 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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LX53 OLE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX53 OLE, 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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LX53 OLE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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