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R3 MLK

2013 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun65,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / Rear joint leaking / mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 103,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / Rear joint leaking / mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / Rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 102,979 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / Rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Repairs covered in underseal

Sills corroded front to rear

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sills corroded front to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,482 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 100,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,611 miles

All suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,582 miles

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

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

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

All suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2018 90,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,284 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,342 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 67,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 59,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 40,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,616 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,025 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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R3 MLK is a 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 R3 MLK, 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 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R3 MLK is a 2013 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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