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VN53 WYB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,785 mi
Last recorded43,785 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,785 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 43,780 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,435 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 35,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 29,094 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 29,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,711 miles

Side step mounting brackets corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,153 miles

Slight perishing to all four tyres.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,807 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 17,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,109 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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VN53 WYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc 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 VN53 WYB, 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 VN53 WYB registered?

VN53 WYB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 WYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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