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RL03 SDY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,076 mi
Last recorded137,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 137,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Side step and mounting brackets very corroded. Risk of detaching.

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

Offside Side step and mounting brackets very corroded. Risk of detaching.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,229 miles

Nearside Side step support and brackets deteriorated

Offside Side step support and brackets deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side steps rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Sidestep mountings corroded

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

Offside Sidestep mountings corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,754 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,601 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Mar 2019 118,116 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Area of battery/spot light relays (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,112 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Area of battery/spot light relays (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,300 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,689 miles

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle dirty but still able to perform suitable inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,943 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,443 miles

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

Oil leak

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 6 May 2011 75,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 75,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 65,157 miles

rear pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,038 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,421 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 45,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2007 35,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,544 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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RL03 SDY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL03 SDY, 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 RL03 SDY registered?

RL03 SDY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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