2013 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · OY63 MLF

The most recent DVSA examination on 14 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this follows two further unblemished tests in December 2024 and December 2023. The overall trend across the most recent three-year window is one of consistent compliance and improving mechanical condition, suggesting that rectification work has been carried out following the cluster of issues identified during 2021 and 2022. However, the 2022 records demonstrate that the vehicle was not without its concerns at that point, with multiple suspension and brake-related advisories and a dangerous failure for tyre tread and suspension wear, so any prospective buyer should not assume the current clean record eliminates underlying wear, particularly given the vehicle's age and high accumulated use. The recorded mileage of 176,479 miles over approximately thirteen years equates to an annual average of around 13,575 miles, which is notably high for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT history does not reveal any significant gaps in usage, and the mileage progression between tests indicates the vehicle has been worked consistently and frequently, most likely covering substantial motorway or towing mileage given the Shogun's typical role as a heavy-duty utility vehicle. Sustained high annual mileage of this nature accelerates wear on all consumables and major drivetrain components, including timing belt service intervals, turbocharger and intercooler integrity on diesel variants, clutch and transmission oil, as well as the chassis and underbody components which have already shown signs of corrosion in earlier advisories. Given the recurring suspension and brake-related advisories recorded historically, a prospective buyer should undertake a thorough physical inspection with particular attention to the condition of the front upper suspension arms and their ball joints, anti-roll bar linkage bushes and ball joint dust covers, rear shock absorber mounting bushes, and rear wheel bearings, all of which have previously been flagged. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly when turning or braking, and feel for vagueness or wander in the steering which could indicate worn steering arms as previously advised. The braking system warrants careful assessment too, with the buyer checking for any pulling to one side, pedal pulsation suggesting warped front discs as previously noted, or any signs of binding at the front nearside caliper, while the brake pipes and rear flexible hoses should be examined for corrosion and perishing given the advisory regarding a corroded rear brake pipe in 2022. Although the recent MOT history is clean, the high mileage and thirteen-year age demand additional age-related scrutiny beyond what MOT testing covers. Tyre condition should be assessed not only for tread depth but also for sidewall cracking or perishing from age, particularly as the vehicle has previously run illegal tread depth despite presumably recent tyres. Underneath, the inner arches and sills which were flagged for light corrosion in 2020 should be closely inspected for any progression, especially around structural members, jacking points, and suspension mounting locations. Time-based servicing items also require verification, including the condition of the 12V battery which typically suffers reduced capacity after several years of service, the age and clarity of brake fluid and engine coolant, the integrity of the diesel particulate filter if applicable, and the timing belt replacement interval which on these vehicles is a critical service item. Confirmation of full service history with verifiable stamps or invoices, alongside a compression test or diagnostic scan for stored fault codes, would be highly advisable given the working life this vehicle has clearly endured.