Mitsubishi Shogun
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,835 cc
L78 FNPMOT history
L78 FNP is a green diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,731 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L78 FNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Shogun
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,835 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L78 FNP was last recorded at 108,731 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Nov 2015: 70,356 miles, lower than 70,389 miles on 26 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 105,652 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,079 miles
- Average per year
- 3,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,731 miles
- 2025 – 105,652 miles
- 2024 – 104,780 miles
- 2023 – 103,659 miles
- 2022 – 101,884 miles
- 2021 – 88,182 miles
- 2019 – 86,450 miles
- 2018 – 81,257 miles
- 2017 – 79,721 miles
- 2016 – 70,961 miles
- 2015 – 70,356 miles
- 2014 – 70,389 miles
- 2013 – 67,911 miles
- 2012 – 65,504 miles
- 2011 – 64,186 miles
- 2010 – 62,308 miles
- 2009 – 58,786 miles
- 2008 – 53,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,731 miles
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySill Covers Fitted Unable To See Outer Sill
- AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Heavy Underseal
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,731 miles (+3,079)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,731 miles
- Test number
- 112631449609
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill Covers Fitted Unable To See Outer Sill
- AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Heavy Underseal
Pass105,652 miles (+872)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 105,652 miles
- Test number
- 138995832437
- AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts undersealed
Pass104,780 miles (+1,121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,780 miles
- Test number
- 330532117890
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass103,659 miles (+1,775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 103,659 miles
- Test number
- 978380226900
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass101,884 miles (+13,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,884 miles
- Test number
- 708952879955
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and central (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,182 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,182 miles
- Test number
- 784793331441
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,182 miles (+1,732)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,182 miles
- Test number
- 166401892148
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,450 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 86,450 miles
- Test number
- 982071425813
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Fail86,431 miles (+5,174)10 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,431 miles
- Test number
- 512638744574
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to comp (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to comp (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,257 miles (+1,536)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,257 miles
- Test number
- 308277078075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,721 miles (+8,760)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 980027710679
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,961 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 70,961 miles
- Test number
- 518347371838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,356 miles (-33)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 70,356 miles
- Test number
- 244192727468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,389 miles (+2,478)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,389 miles
- Test number
- 596020134350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,911 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 67,911 miles
- Test number
- 828605623312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,504 miles (+1,318)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,504 miles
- Test number
- 117136022382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,186 miles (+1,878)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 64,186 miles
- Test number
- 156019921372
- NoteBrake pads not visualy checked
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteSteel brake and fuel lines starting to rust
Pass62,308 miles (+3,522)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,308 miles
- Test number
- 831050340363
- NoteBrake pads not checked
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
- NoteSteel brake and fuel lines starting to rust
Pass58,786 miles (+5,134)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,786 miles
- Test number
- 720455419346
- NoteBrake and fuel lines starting to rust
- NotePads not checked
- NoteWipers splitting
Pass53,652 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 53,652 miles
- Test number
- 882574628341
- NoteN/s wiper blade starting to split
- NotePlay in steering box
Questions about L78 FNP
- Does L78 FNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 FNP is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L78 FNP?
- The MOT on L78 FNP is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L78 FNP done?
- L78 FNP was recorded at 108,731 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
- Has L78 FNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L78 FNP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on L78 FNP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L78 FNP find?
- L78 FNP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.
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