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LY53 SVT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

158,927 mi
Last recorded158,927 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 157,256 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 157,256 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 154,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side Step Slightly Loose

Fail 4 Nov 2023 154,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side Step Slightly Loose

Pass 5 Nov 2022 151,927 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 151,927 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 148,343 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,343 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,993 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 146,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,507 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 127,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,120 miles

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

wiper blades worn .rust in underbody

Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside 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)

wiper blades worn .rust in underbody

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,073 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,073 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,247 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn and feathered on inside shoulders

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn and feathered on inside shoulders

Offside rear light lens damaged

Offside rear tyre worn inside shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,350 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,007 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,005 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre edge worn below limit!!!

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 SVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

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