Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (2003)
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
CarHunch analysed 1,871 real MOT records for the 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport passes its MOT first time in 74.2% of cases, which is 5.8 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests these vehicles need more attention than most. More concerning, over one in three (34.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a real buyer consideration if safety is your priority.
At 81,785 miles median, these examples have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging nearly 5 failures per MOT and an unusually high 35.3 advisories, indicating widespread wear across multiple systems. Both petrol and diesel variants underperform similarly (73.8% and 75.7% pass rates), so fuel choice won't rescue reliability here—have any used example thoroughly inspected by a specialist before purchase, particularly the suspension and brake components that typically drive the advisory count.
What to check before buying a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (79%) | 1,486 | 73.8% | 4.92 |
| Petrol (19%) | 360 | 75.7% | 4.58 |
| LPG (1%) | 24 | 74.9% | 4.58 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 69.6% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport vehicles fall between 68,273 and 97,365 miles.
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 240 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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