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OU53 PVP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,377 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 94,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

door steps brackets corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s side steps corroded and insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

emissions not tested

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,041 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

emissions not tested

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,270 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,101 miles

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

Nearside step/sill heavily corroded

Offside step secure brackets heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail/screw in tread & outer wall cracks

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail/screw in tread & outer wall cracks

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside step and fixing brackets heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,143 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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OU53 PVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU53 PVP, 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 OU53 PVP registered?

OU53 PVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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