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WG53 USV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,912 mi
Last recorded173,912 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 USV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 173,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 168,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 161,591 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose running board brackets badly rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,848 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 145,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 134,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,662 miles

1 centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,522 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,436 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,030 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,078 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WG53 USV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WG53 USV, 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 WG53 USV registered?

WG53 USV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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