2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · DV53 ESU
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 183,655 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV53 ESU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 183,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV53 ESU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (DV53 ESU) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 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 (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel ar”; “Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure support bracket corroded off (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure support brackets corroded off (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
DV53 ESU Mileage History
- 08/03/2022176,096 mi
- 15/03/2022176,146 mi+50 mi
- 15/03/2023183,629 mi+7,483 mi
- 19/04/2023183,655 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,785 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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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