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RV57 LJA

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 137,715 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row stowed

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 123,083 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 123,083 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,592 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 115,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,476 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nest to fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on n/s/r lower arm rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nest to fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,951 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,951 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative LINK ROD BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working ONE SEGMENT NOT WOKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TOW BAR COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,148 miles

1 LTR. OF ENGINE ADDED BEFORE EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,047 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,122 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,133 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 25,133 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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RV57 LJA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 87,692 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 RV57 LJA, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV57 LJA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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