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N37 LMJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

269,268 mi
Last recorded269,268 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 LMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 269,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body nount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2017 269,244 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch excesssive by body mounting

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 259,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in the steering system

Fail 21 Oct 2015 259,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in the steering system

Pass 4 Sep 2014 253,272 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 253,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 243,867 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 243,758 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 228,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 228,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 203,022 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 202,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 179,371 miles

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

offside front headlamp has water inside

offside front inner c.v.boot split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 178,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

offside front headlamp has water inside

offside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 158,515 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 145,973 miles

advanced play/wear to o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

corrosion to exhaust down pipe

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

horn weak

rear/rear seats not fitted

rust dust around both bolt of n/s/f shock absorber!

slight play in steering box

Fail 7 Jul 2008 145,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

advanced play/wear to o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

horn weak

rear/rear seats not fitted

rust dust around both bolt of n/s/f shock absorber!

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,338 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 132,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

movement in n/s/f shock absorber bottom bolt.

tread low on inner edge o/s/f tyre

tread low on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 121,049 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 121,049 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

corrosion to most brake pies

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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N37 LMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 N37 LMJ, 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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N37 LMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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