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Mitsubishi Shogun

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,200 cc

L18 CTBMOT history

L18 CTB is a black diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,133 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 CTB was last recorded at 161,133 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,327 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,133 miles
  • 2025 – 157,327 miles
  • 2024 – 154,633 miles
  • 2023 – 150,228 miles
  • 2022 – 145,579 miles
  • 2021 – 142,679 miles
  • 2020 – 135,920 miles
  • 2019 – 126,030 miles
  • 2018 – 120,979 miles
  • 2017 – 114,571 miles
  • 2016 – 109,123 miles
  • 2015 – 100,958 miles
  • 2014 – 94,881 miles
  • 2013 – 88,936 miles
  • 2012 – 82,023 miles
  • 2011 – 75,157 miles
  • 2010 – 69,439 miles
  • 2009 – 63,259 miles
  • 2008 – 55,709 miles
  • 2007 – 47,758 miles
  • 2006 – 34,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,133 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,133 miles (+3,806)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,133 miles
    Test number
    618674692173
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass157,327 miles (+2,694)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,327 miles
    Test number
    354058240414
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
  3. Pass154,633 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    514983478618
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail154,612 miles (+4,384)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,612 miles
    Test number
    648455938402
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass150,228 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,228 miles
    Test number
    139079416093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,201 miles (+4,622)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    641591516721
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamps faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass145,579 miles (+2,900)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,579 miles
    Test number
    424172212739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiters deteriorated
  8. Pass142,679 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    174468870845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes look to have been sticking at some point also brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail142,677 miles (+6,757)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,677 miles
    Test number
    181418939750
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes look to have been sticking at some point also brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass135,920 miles (+9,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,920 miles
    Test number
    705994641586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass126,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    606468135748
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats
  12. Fail126,030 miles (+5,051)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    229867045726
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats
  13. Pass120,979 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    196594070373
    • AdvisoryDeep splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall
  14. Pass114,571 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    203994360211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,123 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    546016639792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    229309265491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,958 miles (+6,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    457698165162
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass94,881 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    468057964140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    529629263154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,936 miles (+6,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    117758963139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass82,023 miles (+6,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    277571072170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass75,157 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    687521671106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,439 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    293977060184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,259 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    231866769149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass55,709 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    814732078154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,758 miles (+12,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    402521437352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    721281216325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CTB

Does L18 CTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 CTB expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 CTB?
The MOT on L18 CTB expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 CTB done?
L18 CTB was recorded at 161,133 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has L18 CTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CTB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CTB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 CTB find?
L18 CTB failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheelarch; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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