2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · WM54 RPO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record indicates a developing trend of age-related component degradation. The most recent test in October 2022 at 169,505 miles passed despite multiple advisories regarding worn anti-roll bar bushes on both nearside and offside front and corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe. While the vehicle met the minimum standard, the recurrence of these issues suggests that the suspension and braking hardware are reaching the end of their functional life. At 169,505 miles over 21 years, the Shogun Sport averages approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a large SUV. There is a significant gap in recorded data between April 2019 and October 2022, during which the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles. This period of higher mileage suggests consistent use, but the lack of annual inspections during those years means the current state of the chassis-mounted rubber components and fluid fluid lines has not been professionally verified since the 2022 test. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system, specifically the offside rear pipe which was flagged for corrosion in 2018 and 2022. The presence of grease on this pipe often indicates an attempt to mask rust or hide leaks. You should also examine the front suspension for play in the anti-roll bar bushes, as the 2022 advisory noted significant wear. Given the 2018 failure due to an ABS warning lamp, a diagnostic scan of the braking control module is necessary to ensure the fault was properly rectified and is not an intermittent electrical failure.