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SC03 LTJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 LTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 151,269 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 145,813 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 139,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 28 Jul 2015 129,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/sr and n/sr inner sills corroding

o/sr tyre worn on inside edge

slight bind o/sf brake

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 110,462 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 99,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,614 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,111 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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SC03 LTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC03 LTJ, 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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What year was SC03 LTJ registered?

SC03 LTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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