2003 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WR53 GHX
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 117,973 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR53 GHX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 117,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR53 GHX 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 (WR53 GHX) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
WR53 GHX Mileage History
- 27/07/2022115,231 mi
- 27/07/2022115,231 mi
- 16/06/2023117,906 mi+2,675 mi
- 29/09/2023117,973 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 2,335 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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