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M743 XHW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

213,606 mi
Last recorded213,606 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 213,606 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 213,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 213,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 213,181 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 212,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 212,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 211,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 211,661 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 208,380 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 208,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 206,547 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded but no signs of leaking.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 204,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slightly corroded around clips on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside from hoses to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 204,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slightly corroded around clips on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside from hoses to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 202,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 199,220 miles

ESP light on.

Fuel pipes on nearside chassis rail showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 196,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread area. (4.1.E.1)

slight wear detected in nearside front steering idler assembly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 191,841 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 186,918 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight wear in nearside front steering idler assembly.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 184,165 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 182,424 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 182,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 179,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 173,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,823 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 159,966 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 159,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 147,717 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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M743 XHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 M743 XHW, 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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M743 XHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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