2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · LF55 FLD

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 6 November 2025 at 156,119 miles, following a failure the previous day. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor faults rather than progressive mechanical decline. The November 2025 failure identified an excessive engine oil leak, a split offside front CV joint boot, and worn front brake discs, all rectified before the pass 24 hours later. A persistent oil seep has appeared consistently since November 2023, flagged as non-excessive in three consecutive tests, suggesting a long-standing minor leak that has not worsened to a critical level. This pattern indicates a vehicle that is kept running with prompt attention to MOT failures but carries unresolved, low-grade fluid loss. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between November 2023 at 143,202 miles and November 2024 at 148,707 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,500 miles in twelve months. The following year, from November 2024 to November 2025, it added approximately 7,400 miles, bringing the total to 156,119. This is consistent with the vehicle's age-related average of around 7,800 miles per year and shows no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. The annual test spacing is regular, with each MOT falling within a narrow window around early November, reflecting a predictable yearly cycle. Buyers should inspect the engine and gearbox area carefully for fresh oil residue, paying particular attention to the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, and sump, given the recurring advisory spanning at least three years. The split CV boot replaced in November 2025 warrants a check for any play or knocking from the offside front driveshaft joint, as a re-splitting boot would indicate poor workmanship or continued neglect. Front brake discs have been flagged as worn in both November 2023 and November 2025, so measure remaining disc thickness and inspect for lipping or uneven wear. The corroded rear brake pipes noted in 2023 were not flagged again, but a visual check underneath for surface corrosion on metal lines remains prudent on a vehicle of this age. Suspension components deserve close scrutiny. Excessive play was found in both track rod ends during the November 2024 failure, yet no steering-related advisory appeared in 2025, implying replacement. Confirm the condition of the inner and outer tie rod ends and track rod end boots, and check for uneven tyre wear that would point to misalignment post-repair. With a 20-year-old chassis, inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and cross members, as the 2023 advisory on corroded brake pipes hints at age-related deterioration in exposed metalwork.