2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · SF53 LYD
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 110,633 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 LYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 110,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 LYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (SF53 LYD) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SF53 LYD Mileage History
- 16/03/2022106,525 mi
- 03/08/2023106,794 mi+269 mi
- 14/08/2023106,806 mi+12 mi
- 12/11/2024110,633 mi+3,827 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
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- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
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