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NU53 PNL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 PNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 123,493 miles

General corrosion in underbody

Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,861 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside generally corroded & undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2025 116,861 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underside generally corroded & undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 105,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,455 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,126 miles

Rear Both side wishbone arm( bushes slight play)

Fail 27 Aug 2020 90,126 miles

Rear Both side wishbone arm( bushes slight play)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,999 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

engine light on

Offside door step structure heavily corroded but secured

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,789 miles

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

Oil leak

center exhaust has slight blow

engine light on dash

n/s/ side step metal frame rusty

o/s/ side step metal frame rusty

vehicle has tinted windows

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,095 miles

light units on side steps insecure

offside and nearside side steps excessively corroded and insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,162 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,877 miles

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

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

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

side steps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,939 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front exhaust front pipe rattles on heatshield

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,249 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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NU53 PNL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU53 PNL, 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 NU53 PNL registered?

NU53 PNL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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