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OV03 XVL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 129,307 miles

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

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust pipe being broken before middle silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,933 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 124,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,850 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,311 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 117,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,569 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,252 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside center step bracket corroded and weak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear chassis and suspension components.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,252 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck/return/overflow pipe corroded and holed. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support/chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside center step bracket corroded and weak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear chassis and suspension components.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,118 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides to rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 95,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake discs corroded/grooved. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides to rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,661 miles

Front x member below radiator corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 85,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 12" of suspension arm mount. (2.4.A.3)

Front x member below radiator corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,710 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,419 miles

Drivers side foot step bracket corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,419 miles

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

Drivers side foot step bracket corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,152 miles

Excessive corrosion on front Radiator support bracket

Metal water pipes corroded on front of engine

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,217 miles

area's of corrosion on underside of vehicle

corrosion on bottom of radiator and surrounding areas i.e A/C pipes.

Pass 23 May 2011 59,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,551 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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OV03 XVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV03 XVL, 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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OV03 XVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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