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NB03 GDU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,636 mi
Last recorded171,636 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 GDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 171,636 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Side step mountings corroded on both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded by dirt shields (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill rotted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2022 171,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Engine topped up with oil

Front Brake imbalance 21%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded by dirt shield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rotted at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Side step mountings corroded at front on both sides

Pass 14 Apr 2021 165,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 165,547 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 146,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,728 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 134,727 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,143 miles

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

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

o/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,071 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,742 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 38,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,961 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 31,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,121 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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NB03 GDU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NB03 GDU, 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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NB03 GDU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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