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M711 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,985 mi
Last recorded163,985 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM711 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 163,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 163,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 163,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 162,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,784 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 161,698 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 160,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 176,598 miles

Central to Rear Brake pipe(s) is slightly corroded

Front, Central and Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Passenger side and Driver side Front, Central and Rear Inner and Outer Vehicle Under structure has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 175,098 miles

Central to Rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside Front, Central and Rear Inner and Outer Vehicle Under structure has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Brake disc(s) modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Front, Centre and Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm bush

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2015 152,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm bush

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 147,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 147,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 142,645 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 142,645 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,231 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 132,231 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 128,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 116,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 108,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 103,126 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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M711 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M711 VRB, 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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M711 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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