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LY53 SMV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,602 mi
Last recorded52,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,695 miles

Rear Corrosion to body, both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 42,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 39,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,755 miles

front to rear heater pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

both side front & offside rear wheel bearings not tested

front to rear heater pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,151 miles

Rear shock abosorber top rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2016 34,148 miles

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

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

Rear shock abosorber top rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,935 miles

front to rear heater pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,266 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,225 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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LY53 SMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY53 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

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

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