2017 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · LT67 YBP

The Mitsubishi Shogun presents a mixed maintenance profile as of its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 110,365 miles. The vehicle passed, but the tester flagged multiple advisories that point to a worsening trend in wear-related components rather than a stable or resolving pattern. All four tyres were noted as worn close to legal limits or wearing unevenly on edges, suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues have gone unaddressed. Nearside front suspension arm ball joint play and slight steering rack free play were also flagged, indicating cumulative wear in the front-end steering and suspension linkage. The nearside headlamp lens showed internal condensation, a minor defect but one that can degrade beam output over time. Taken together, these advisories suggest the vehicle has been driven hard with limited proactive suspension and steering maintenance. The mileage accumulation pattern reinforces this interpretation. Between the November 2021 test at 49,569 miles and the November 2022 test at 61,520 miles, the Shogun covered 11,951 miles in a single year. The following year it added 12,653 miles to reach 74,173 miles by November 2023, then another 15,067 miles by November 2024 at 89,240 miles. The final jump from November 2024 to November 2025 was 21,125 miles, a sharp acceleration that is well above the already high annual average of roughly 12,263 miles over nine years. This is a vehicle that has been used intensively, likely for towing, commercial duties, or long motorway commutes, all of which accelerate wear on brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components. A buyer inspecting this Shogun in person should focus on the front-end suspension and steering geometry. The repeated advisories around ball joint play, track rod end wear, and steering rack free play across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest these components may be approaching replacement. Uneven tyre wear on all four corners is a strong indicator that wheel alignment has not been corrected, which could also point to worn suspension bushes or tracking issues that a static inspection might not fully reveal. The TPMS warning illuminated in both the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, with no recorded resolution, raises the question of whether a sensor has failed or whether tyre pressure monitoring has simply been ignored. The offside front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in November 2024 at 89,240 miles, yet no brake-related advisory appeared in the November 2025 test at 110,365 miles, meaning pads were likely replaced in the interim. That is a positive sign of at least some consumable upkeep. Still, a buyer should verify the condition of the rear brake pads, discs, and handbrake linkage, as high-mileage Shoguns used for towing often show rear brake binding or uneven disc wear. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the chassis, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system is also advisable, given the vehicle's age and intensive usage pattern.