2016 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · DR60 SUE

The most recent MOT on 23 September 2025 shows a failure – both rear tyres have ply or cords exposed. That is a clear safety issue that must be remedied before the vehicle can be driven legally. A similar failure appeared two years earlier (5 September 2023) when the off‑side front brake pads were below the minimum thickness and the service brake was binding. Those items were apparently corrected, as the September 2023 test passed, but the recurrence of brake‑related defects suggests that wear on the braking system can re‑appear quickly. Overall the MOT record is mixed: three passes (2023, 2024, 2025) interspersed with two failures, each highlighting a different wear area (brakes then tyres). The pattern does not show a steady improvement; rather, new defects have emerged after each year of use. At ten years old the recorded 79,629 mi equates to about 8,000 mi per year – a mileage level that is neither unusually low nor high. It indicates a moderate amount of use, but it does not, on its own, point to excessive wear or long periods of storage. The real risk comes from the specific components flagged by the MOT: tyre sidewall integrity and brake wear. What to check in person - Inspect all four tyres for cuts, bulges, or exposed ply; replace any tyre with visible cord damage.