2005 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · EO05 AUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the MOT test in March 2026 at 139,395 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and three tyres reaching the legal limit. This follows clean records from 2023 and 2025, indicating that components are only now reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year over the last three years. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 3,000 miles recorded between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 3,300 miles leading into the March 2026 test. This regularity suggests consistent use, which is generally beneficial for a vehicle of this age to prevent seals from drying out, though the low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation of rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2024 failure for a leaking nearside rear brake pipe and a binding offside front caliper indicates that the hydraulic system has been prone to corrosion or seizure. Furthermore, the advisories on the anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers suggest that the joints themselves are at risk of imminent failure due to moisture entering the grease. Given the age of the Shogun, a close check of the chassis for structural rust around suspension mounting points is essential to ensure the integrity of the vehicle remains uncompromised despite the wear noted in the records.