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R80 APW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,089 mi
Last recorded204,089 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 APW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 204,089 miles

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 194,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 187,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 179,045 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 179,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 6 Sep 2021 173,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 173,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside running board corred

Pass 13 Mar 2018 172,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 167,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 157,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,772 miles

rear road springs corroded

headlights starting to discolour

offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2015 146,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

headlights starting to discolour

offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear road springs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 128,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 84,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,568 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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R80 APW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R80 APW, 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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R80 APW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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