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RK53 PMU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,042 mi
Last recorded106,042 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 PMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all rear suspension parts corroded

cant see front inner pads properly

offside and nearside inner sill starting to corrode

offside and nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,120 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,796 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside front lower ball joint nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 91,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,203 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,379 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met, would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,379 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,311 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 52,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,648 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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RK53 PMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol 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 RK53 PMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 PMU registered?

RK53 PMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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