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VN03 DWW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 175,210 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 175,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,830 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 174,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sill holed by corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 174,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 171,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 166,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020
Fail 28 Jan 2020 164,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 159,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,648 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,569 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,779 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 106,641 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 3 Dec 2010 49,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,103 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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VN03 DWW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN03 DWW, 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 VN03 DWW registered?

VN03 DWW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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