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NV53 VNF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,308 mi
Last recorded164,308 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 164,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 164,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 162,818 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 161,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 158,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 156,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 154,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 153,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 146,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 146,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 140,566 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 135,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 135,509 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 130,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 128,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,885 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 79,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,574 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 49,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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NV53 VNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV53 VNF, 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 NV53 VNF registered?

NV53 VNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for NV53 VNF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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