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LY53 SUU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,144 mi
Last recorded136,144 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,144 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

corrosion front and rear inner wings under wheel arches BORDERLINE

corrosion to brake pipes

heavy corrosion throughout vehicle and underside BORDERLINE

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,337 miles

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch borderline

corrosion outersills offside borderline

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to floor and chasis

Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 124,480 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 124,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside and nearside front shock absorbers heavily corroded

underbody and both front and rear suspension components have heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,971 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers show heavy corrosion in centre of spring

Front Heavy corrosion noted on front suspension components

Rear Heavy corrosion noted on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,703 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,750 miles

rear wiper split

unable to test 3rd row seats and seatbelts due to in stored position

Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SUU 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 86.4%.

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 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 SUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 SUU registered?

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

Is LY53 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 SUU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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