2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · X10 VAX
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 167,099 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X10 VAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 167,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X10 VAX 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 Sport (X10 VAX) between December 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
X10 VAX Mileage History
- 02/12/2022156,524 mi
- 12/12/2023166,690 mi+10,166 mi
- 13/12/2023166,690 mi
- 06/08/2025167,062 mi+372 mi
- 20/08/2025167,099 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 3,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution. The combin
Prioritise a professional diagnostic check to identify the cause of the active engine management light, as this remains an unresolved issue from the August 2025 test. Given the repeated mentions of brake pipe corrosion across the front, rear, and axle, you should budget for a comprehensive brake system overhaul.
Negotiate the price based on the structural corrosion noted in the MOT records. Ensure you verify the current state of the CV boots and prop shaft joint, both of which have been flagged as worn or split in recent years. A full service history is essential for a diesel engine with this mileage, though the MOT record alone cannot confirm maintenance quality.
As a 2.5L diesel, this vehicle will incur higher road tax and insurance costs than a standard passenger car. Fuel economy for this era of Shogun Sport is typically modest, and maintenance costs for 4x4 systems are generally higher than for 2WD vehicles.
Annual costs will be driven by fuel consumption and the likely need for corrective repairs to the corrosion and braking system. Expect higher-than-average upkeep to keep a 23-year-old 4x4 roadworthy.
Carefully inspect the underbody and chassis, specifically the areas flagged for structural corrosion and suspension mounting corrosion in the August 2025 MOT. Pay close attention to the brake pipes on the nearside and offside front, as well as the pipes running across the rear axle, all of which have been noted as corroded.
Check the offside front brake for any signs of binding and inspect the CV boots on both the nearside and offside front drive shafts, as both have failed in the last three years. Finally, check the prop shaft joint for excessive play, as this was an advisory on the most recent pass.
This 2003 silver Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has recorded 167,099 miles. Its MOT history shows a pattern of corrosion across the chassis and braking system, alongside recent failures for CV boots and binding brakes. While it currently holds a valid MOT, the most recent test was passed with significant advisories regarding structural rigidity and an active engine management light.
With an average MOT pass rate of 70.4% across 7,926 vehicles, this model shows moderate reliability, with headlamps and exhausts being common failure points.
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