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NL53 GYR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,888 mi
Last recorded149,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 GYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-both headlamp lens deteriorated-exhaust corroded-rear suspension arm bushes perished-vehicle structure/chassis corroded-under body and components corroded

inner sills corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted-front and rear subframes corroded-all coil springs corroded-all tyres perished-o/s/f steering rack boot perished-n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight lift

Pass 22 Jan 2024 149,800 miles

front suspension arms corroded-front balljoints slight lift-rear wheel bnearings slight play-rear suspension arms corroded/bushes perished-sills covered by covers

under vehicle and all wheel arches covered by substance-rear coil springs corroded-front subframe corroded-rear panel corroded-chassie/structure corroded-exhaust corroded-

Pass 22 Oct 2022 149,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 149,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 149,108 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,676 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 148,456 miles

x2 outer steps corroded-body/chassie corroded-exhaust corroded-front discs worn low-n/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished-rear x2 brake hoses corroded

x2 rear shocker bushes perished-o/s/f/ rack boot deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 147,334 miles

front number plate has slight movement-under tray covers fitted-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 rear links have slight play-x2 side step areas corroded

steering rack play-ball joint boots deteriorated-rear brake pads wearing low-inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 147,334 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid low (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot not opening (6.2.B.1c)

front number plate has slight movement-under tray covers fitted-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 rear links have slight play-x2 side step areas corroded

steering rack play-ball joint boots deteriorated-rear brake pads wearing low-inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 142,598 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 141,192 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded unable to fully asess due to covering of grease

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 127,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 117,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,102 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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NL53 GYR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL53 GYR, 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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What year was NL53 GYR registered?

NL53 GYR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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