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PG53 RCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 158,743 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp lense is cracked

underbody has surface rust

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,470 miles

Both side steps have very bad corrosion on all mountain brackets

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Reversing light lens cracked

Under body has lots of surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,995 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,056 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 150,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 135,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 127,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 127,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,435 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 103,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise tracking

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,819 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,356 miles

advise front brake pads very low and discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 72,356 miles

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

advise front brake pads very low and discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK LEVEL O/K

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,350 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,279 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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PG53 RCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG53 RCV, 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 PG53 RCV registered?

PG53 RCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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