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RV03 ZBE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,276 mi
Last recorded130,276 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 ZBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,276 miles

both sills sign off repair

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area, close to top mount, of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front BOTH sides shock absorber exterior casing showing age related corrosion,

Front Suspension ball joint gaiters misting grease out/worn.

In general, any exposed steel brake pipework/hose ferules, showing corrosion to their surfaces, but not excessive yet.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area, close to top mount, of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe showing age related corrosion, to its exposed surface, but not excessive yet.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,649 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,642 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 95,988 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 22 May 2019 95,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow to rise (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases By cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Tail pipe of exhaust missing

Pass 22 May 2018 88,111 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel arch under bonnet corroded but not excessively

Service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 May 2018 88,109 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel arch under bonnet corroded but not excessively

Service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 May 2017 86,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,655 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 May 2015 83,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,086 miles

oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,063 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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RV03 ZBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RV03 ZBE, 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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RV03 ZBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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