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LY53 SLV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

193,999 mi
Last recorded193,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 193,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 188,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,274 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS ........

UNDERBODY/CHASSIS CORROSION PRESENT ......

Fail 20 Mar 2023 184,116 miles

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

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS ........

Nearside Rear 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))

UNDERBODY/CHASSIS CORROSION PRESENT ......

Pass 1 Apr 2022 179,362 miles

FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED .............

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING ...........

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT PLAY PRESENT ..............

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ..........

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .............

Fail 31 Mar 2022 179,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested BRAKE PADS ... (1.2.1 (g))

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

FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED .............

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING ...........

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .............

Pass 30 Mar 2021 174,666 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT/REAR BRAKE PIPES .............

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY ............

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 174,595 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CORROSION TO FRONT/REAR BRAKE PIPES .............

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY ............

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 168,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT .................

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 161,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 154,852 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 146,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,324 miles

ALL DISCS SCORED/CORRODED ..

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT

Fail 15 Mar 2016 140,292 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

ALL DISCS SCORED/CORRODED ..

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,040 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

coolant leak from backend....

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,109 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,644 miles

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

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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LY53 SLV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LY53 SLV, 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 LY53 SLV registered?

LY53 SLV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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