2002 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.5L Diesel · FB52 AEU

The Mitsubishi Shogun presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 110,503 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual tests from May 2021 to May 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken clean record signals consistent baseline upkeep by prior keepers and no worsening mechanical condition over the observed period. The odometer shows 110,503 miles against a 2002 build date, equating to roughly 4,604 miles per year. The recorded figures trace a gentle climb: 95,761 miles in May 2021, 97,953 in May 2022, 100,322 in May 2023, 104,685 in May 2024, and 110,503 in May 2025. Annual accumulation sits between 2,000 and 6,000 miles, with no abrupt gaps or surge in use. Low yearly mileage for a 24-year-old 4x4 suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse clean history offers no evidence of neglect in the tested windows. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of chassis and suspension components that MOT tests at this age can miss between visits. Shoguns of this era are prone to structural corrosion on outriggers and crossmembers; the absence of advisories does not rule out early rust given the low-use profile. Examine the coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs for age-related perishing rather than wear from mileage. Verify the transfer box and drivetrain for oil leaks, as standing time degrades seals faster than rotation. The clean MOT sequence implies the previous owners addressed consumables before each test, yet no record exists of deeper intervention on a vehicle now two decades old. Treat the verdict as provisional pending a physical appraisal of underside integrity and drivetrain condition.