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NV03 VHL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,317 mi
Last recorded161,317 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 161,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,526 miles

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

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

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

side steps corroded on mountings

Pass 24 Aug 2024 154,727 miles

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

corrosion/rear inner sills

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2023 151,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,346 miles

corrosion on under side

Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 135,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,700 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,531 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 115,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,309 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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