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SA03 ARR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ARR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 135,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 132,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 130,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 127,005 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 124,030 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 126,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2018
Fail 12 May 2018 115,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,127 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,249 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,249 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 22 Jan 2007 41,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,817 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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SA03 ARR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA03 ARR, 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 SA03 ARR registered?

SA03 ARR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SA03 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ARR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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