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LX53 OVY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 80,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within area of rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within area of rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust center silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

general corrosion on all suspension components front and rear

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both inner sills very weak will require attention next year

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,497 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 76,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,376 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

sill corroision on n/s rear undersill panel

Fail 10 Jan 2020 73,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure disc back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc insecure disc back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

sill corroision on n/s rear undersill panel

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,987 miles

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Inner Both inner wings under bonnet corroded

Nearside Front 1st Exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,984 miles

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

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Inner Both inner wings under bonnet corroded

Nearside Front 1st Exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,398 miles

rear silencer tail pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer tail pipe corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,928 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear silencer tail pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,046 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,965 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,352 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,449 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,106 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 OVY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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