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VK03 ZRP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,939 mi
Last recorded166,939 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZRP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 166,939 miles

Front Headlight aim weak

Nearside Rear Inner Sills corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose... not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 163,048 miles

Front Headlight aim weak pattern

Rear Back box slight blow

Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,597 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,666 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 154,666 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 154,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe + suspension arm mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 148,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 148,668 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,978 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 139,975 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,533 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 132,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,195 miles

Both running board frames/supports badly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,195 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both running board frames/supports badly corroded

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 110,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 104,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 97,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 77,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,476 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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VK03 ZRP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VK03 ZRP, 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 VK03 ZRP registered?

VK03 ZRP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 ZRP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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