2015 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · YY65 OAH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 86,009 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair following a failure just one day prior to that test. While the vehicle suffered a leaking offside front shock absorber and a compromised offside upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover, these specific faults were addressed immediately to achieve a clean pass, suggesting the current owner is willing to rectify safety-critical mechanical failures once they are flagged. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the records between the January 2022 test and the July 2023 test, where the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in eighteen months. Since that period, the mileage accumulation has slowed to a steady rate of roughly 4,000 miles per year. This lower mileage suggests the vehicle is not subjected to heavy motorway use, which generally preserves the integrity of the drivetrain and chassis-related components. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and braking lines. The record from 2022 highlighted a corroded offside brake pipe covered in grease, a common sign of an attempt to hide structural oxidation or poor maintenance of the hydraulic fluid lines. Given the 2025 failure involving the shock absorber and ball joint cover, the inspector must check for signs of perished rubber or weeping seals on remaining suspension arms to ensure the repair was not accompanied by other failing bushings. It is also worth verifying that the offside front shock was replaced with a high-quality unit rather than a refurbished component to prevent premature seal failure.