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NL53 KAE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,229 mi
Last recorded157,229 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 157,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd Row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring rubbing on cv boot

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded away

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 153,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd Row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring rubbing on cv boot

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded away

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,602 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,743 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,839 miles

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

interminent fault on no plate lamp

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 108,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,815 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,008 miles

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

small chip on f/n/s of windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2011 99,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

small chip on f/n/s of windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

one bulb off on high level brake light

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,611 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,611 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,853 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 KAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAE, 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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NL53 KAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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