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PE03 RXJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 RXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 72,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 64,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 64,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,506 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,672 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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PE03 RXJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PE03 RXJ, 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 PE03 RXJ registered?

PE03 RXJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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