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LY52 RCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 RCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,006 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 76,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,387 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,191 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 70,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,004 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 56,004 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,062 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,728 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 43,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,582 miles

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,430 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 35,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,916 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT ON END BUT STILL CLEARS SCREEN

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,123 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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LY52 RCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LY52 RCV, 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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What year was LY52 RCV registered?

LY52 RCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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