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RN03 JVE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 JVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 74,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray insecure transmission (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,312 miles

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

advise travel on parkbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched in various areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched in various areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 68,468 miles

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step insecurely mounted (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,612 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside side steps advanced rust

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,589 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s side steps heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 65,548 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s side steps heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,971 miles

running boards heavily corroded

scratching to windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

running boards heavily corroded

scratching to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,936 miles

n/s and o/s side steps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,234 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,501 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,978 miles

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

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

all seats not fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,157 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,397 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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RN03 JVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,189cc 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 RN03 JVE, 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 RN03 JVE registered?

RN03 JVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RN03 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 JVE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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