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NV03 UOJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 175,360 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti-roll bar is very close to lower suspension arm on the offside

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills showing signs of corrosion around plastic side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame behind bumper (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 175,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area of inner wheel arch next to master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area on inner sill next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose nut missing off rear coupling onto differential (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front anti-roll bar is very close to lower suspension arm on the offside

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills showing signs of corrosion around plastic side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame behind bumper (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis to front panel and inner wing, are corroded, visible from under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front front panel behind bumper is corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket is corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear rear panel and rear lower quaters behind bumper are corroded

manufacturers sill, and wheel arch covers fitted

vehicle presented with a thick coating of under seal to, chassis, underbody, suspension arms, subframes and brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2023 155,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 152,797 miles

corrosion on floors to sills/outer sills

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 152,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

corrosion on floors to sills/outer sills

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 152,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,796 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,459 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 98,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,008 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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NV03 UOJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NV03 UOJ, 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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NV03 UOJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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