2010 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WV60 HDU

The Mitsubishi Shogun presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 January 2026 at 86,314 miles with zero defects recorded. That same day also shows a failed entry with no defects, which typically indicates a retest following a minor rectification or an administrative duplicate, but the subsequent pass confirms full compliance. The preceding tests on 20 January 2025 at 84,795 miles, 29 January 2024 at 79,686 miles, and 13 July 2023 at 76,604 miles all passed without advisories or failures, demonstrating consistent mechanical integrity across nearly three years of recorded history. The mileage profile tells a clear story of restrained use. Over roughly sixteen years the vehicle has covered 86,314 miles, averaging approximately 5,395 miles annually, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The intervals between tests show steady but modest accumulation: 1,519 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, 5,109 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and 3,082 miles between July 2023 and January 2024. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use, though the low annual mileage does warrant attention to components that deteriorate with age and time rather than distance. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that low-mileage, older 4x4s commonly develop issues with regardless of test outcomes. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing and corrosion, as infrequent use and long stationary periods can accelerate rubber deterioration and surface rust on underbody components. Brake calipers, discs, and handbrake mechanisms merit close scrutiny, since light use can lead to binding calipers and uneven disc corrosion rather than the wear patterns seen on higher-mileage vehicles. The exhaust system, fuel lines, and structural underside should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points, sills, and crossmembers, as age-related rust can develop independently of mileage. Tyre condition and date codes deserve attention too, since low annual usage often means tyres exceed their safe service life through age-related cracking before tread wears out. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection of these time-sensitive components.