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SL53 LSN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LSN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 96,053 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Mar 2022 93,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,555 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 87,512 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 82,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,137 miles

both sidesteps badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both sidesteps badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,736 miles

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

both sidesteps and brackets badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,723 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sidesteps and brackets badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,553 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes by rear flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rusty and corroded on underside

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,538 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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SL53 LSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,189cc 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 SL53 LSN, 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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SL53 LSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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