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RJ53 UVV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 93,596 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 93,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,706 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 88,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,011 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,584 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,675 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,055 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,005 miles

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,586 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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RJ53 UVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RJ53 UVV, 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 RJ53 UVV registered?

RJ53 UVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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