2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · OE03 AOJ
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 160,628 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE03 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 160,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE03 AOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (OE03 AOJ) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OE03 AOJ Mileage History
- 18/10/2022151,463 mi
- 18/11/2023153,083 mi+1,620 mi
- 30/11/2024156,307 mi+3,224 mi
- 28/11/2025160,618 mi+4,311 mi
- 04/12/2025160,628 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Fuel Tank DelaminationSerious
The internal lining of the steel fuel tank can flake off, clogging the fuel filter, lines, and eventually damaging the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors.
- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
Severe structural corrosion often develops around the rear subframe, rear suspension arms, and inner wheel arches.
- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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