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Mitsubishi Shogun

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,200 cc

L55 VLCMOT history

L55 VLC is a black diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,786 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 VLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 VLC was last recorded at 143,786 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2013: 83,234 miles, lower than 116,018 miles on 3 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,502 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,284 miles
Average per year
5,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,786 miles
  • 2024 – 141,502 miles
  • 2023 – 139,640 miles
  • 2022 – 137,064 miles
  • 2021 – 134,408 miles
  • 2020 – 132,792 miles
  • 2019 – 129,847 miles
  • 2018 – 126,073 miles
  • 2016 – 113,271 miles
  • 2015 – 102,166 miles
  • 2014 – 90,299 miles
  • 2013 – 83,234 miles
  • 2012 – 116,018 miles
  • 2011 – 68,009 miles
  • 2010 – 60,505 miles
  • 2009 – 53,051 miles
  • 2008 – 44,309 miles
  • 2007 – 36,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,786 miles (+2,284)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,786 miles
    Test number
    222894049075
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,502 miles (+1,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,502 miles
    Test number
    325282145576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,640 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,640 miles
    Test number
    541408709860
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Fail139,600 miles (+23)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,600 miles
    Test number
    690555455501
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened Both rear Inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Fail139,577 miles (+2,513)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,577 miles
    Test number
    502411364996
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear outer arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass137,064 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,064 miles
    Test number
    181201247460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,053 miles (+2,645)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,053 miles
    Test number
    491807410949
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    579647389541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail134,408 miles (+1,616)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    990064105477
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,792 miles
    Test number
    323750098265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,792 miles (+2,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,792 miles
    Test number
    546119995616
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass129,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    973006473740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,847 miles (+3,774)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    644767747237
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass126,073 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    959784617806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Fail126,073 miles (+12,802)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    522524259754
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass113,271 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    890687783093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

  17. Fail112,781 miles (+10,615)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    458474893839
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid-section-to-Backbox (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

  18. Pass102,166 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,166 miles
    Test number
    403877157778
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail102,151 miles (+11,852)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    234618009647
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail90,299 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    757930394173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass90,299 miles (+7,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    855980894110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass83,234 miles (-32,784)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,234 miles
    Test number
    337654013211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass116,018 miles (+48,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    906716812215
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass68,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    658492751214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,009 miles (+7,504)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    528982251286
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass60,505 miles (+7,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,505 miles
    Test number
    814124660217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,051 miles (+8,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    783817369233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass44,309 miles (+7,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    650238068240
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass36,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,445 miles
    Test number
    900040567254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L55 VLC

Does L55 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 VLC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 VLC?
The MOT on L55 VLC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 VLC done?
L55 VLC was recorded at 143,786 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
Has L55 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 VLC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 VLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 VLC find?
L55 VLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, and 1 more.

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