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RV53 DKF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam headlight lens broken

Offside Front bumper mounting brackets corroded

both steps badly corroded

rear seat missing

Fail 31 Mar 2026 118,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam headlight lens broken

Offside Front bumper mounting brackets corroded

both steps badly corroded

rear seat missing

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 116,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 113,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

rattle from inside centre exhaust

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

rattle from inside centre exhaust

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,656 miles

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

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

Rear Coolant leak pipes ()

long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,654 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coolant leak pipes ()

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides..265/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,921 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and scored

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,342 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,420 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/70/16

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,456 miles

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

Rear Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 41,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 41,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,519 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,519 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 25,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,095 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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RV53 DKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV53 DKF, 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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RV53 DKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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