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LY53 SYZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,190 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,095 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 SYZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

Is LY53 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 SYZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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