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OE03 AOJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,628 mi
Last recorded160,628 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 AOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 160,618 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 156,307 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Including Sill Gaurds

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 153,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

after market side step's corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 150,205 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Step supports corroded

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

Offside Step supports corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 150,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Step supports corroded

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

Offside Step supports corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,019 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,475 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,681 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 125,681 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,768 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,037 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes behind front bumper corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,299 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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OE03 AOJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel 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 OE03 AOJ, 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 OE03 AOJ registered?

OE03 AOJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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