2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · SA03 YAS

The roadworthiness status of this Mitsubishi Shogun is currently sound, supported by a clean pass on 2025-02-25 at 102,225 miles. The maintenance trend is remarkably stable, showing pristine test sheets for three consecutive years following initial test failures on the exact same days in March 2023 and February 2025. These single-day failures followed by immediate passes usually indicate administrative snags, minor rectifications, or re-tests rather than deep-seated mechanical neglect, given that the specific defect descriptions were left blank in the test logs. Accumulating 102,225 miles over roughly twenty-three years yields an average of about 4,445 miles annually, marking this vehicle as a low-mileage example for its age. Gaps between the March 2023 test, the March 2024 test, and the February 2025 test confirm consistent, light annual usage without extended periods of inactivity that typically cause component seizure. This modest pace suggests the running gear has avoided heavy commercial hauling or high-speed motorway fatigue, though low-mileage heavy four-wheel-drive vehicles still demand rigorous underbody checks. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the ladder-frame chassis, suspension crossmembers, and sills, as these traditional Shogun models are highly susceptible to structural corrosion. Although the recent MOT data is entirely clean of advisories, decades of road salt exposure can conceal deep frame rot beneath underseal. Inspect the heavy-duty suspension bushes, coil springs, and four-wheel-drive running gear for excessive play or oil leaks, ensuring the mechanical integrity matches the unblemished appearance of the digital test record.