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NT53 OSO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,200 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 95,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 95,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,847 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside head light misty

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side step mounts corroded

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside side step mounts corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,284 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,332 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,398 miles

Front front anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,944 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,206 miles

NSR brake binding very slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,128 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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NT53 OSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NT53 OSO, 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 NT53 OSO registered?

NT53 OSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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