CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH03 MVU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,764 mi
Last recorded35,764 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 MVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,764 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 31,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 31,809 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 28,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 14,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,719 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 11,234 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

noise from engine ....possibly drive belts slipping

side step mounting brackets corroding

sills partially obscured by steps / trims etc

Fail 10 May 2017 11,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc faces starting to brake up / excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

noise from engine ....possibly drive belts slipping

sills partially obscured by steps / trims etc

Pass 23 May 2016 8,613 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 5,483 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 5,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 167 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 1,407 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 50,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 44,310 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 42,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,078 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 33,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH03 MVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YH03 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH03 MVU?

You can check the full history of YH03 MVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH03 MVU registered?

YH03 MVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is YH03 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 MVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH03 MVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH03 MVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.