2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.5L Petrol · LY53 DLD
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 68,366 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY53 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 68,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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LY53 DLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (LY53 DLD) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury towing socket (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak small hole just in front of back box (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
LY53 DLD Mileage History
- 12/09/202366,131 mi
- 12/09/202467,697 mi+1,566 mi
- 13/09/202467,697 mi
- 25/11/202568,366 mi+669 mi
- 26/11/202568,366 mi
Average of roughly 1,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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