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M157 AAR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

304,962 mi
Last recorded304,962 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 AAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 304,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 297,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 297,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 295,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 292,429 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x 2 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 292,429 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x 2 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 289,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 289,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 282,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 272,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

minor leaks to centre exhaust system flexi

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idler ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances + boot floor in several places

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

surface corrosion to rear exhaust tail pipe

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front to rear inner sills + front and rear floor pannels in several places

Fail 21 Nov 2013 272,683 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

minor leaks to centre exhaust system flexi

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idler ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances + boot floor in several places

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

surface corrosion to rear exhaust tail pipe

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front to rear inner sills + front and rear floor pannels in several places

Pass 31 Oct 2012 226,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 226,713 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 204,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 198,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 188,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 177,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 165,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 148,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 129,485 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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M157 AAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M157 AAR, 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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M157 AAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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