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LX53 OVE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,032 mi
Last recorded143,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 OVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 143,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 136,651 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 136,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 131,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,629 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 113,451 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 104,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 88,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,793 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,137 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 32,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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LX53 OVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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