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Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,200 cc

LS53 VYAMOT history

LS53 VYA is a silver diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,599 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VYA was last recorded at 203,599 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,594 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,599 miles
  • 2024 – 201,576 miles
  • 2023 – 199,444 miles
  • 2022 – 195,244 miles
  • 2021 – 193,942 miles
  • 2020 – 190,535 miles
  • 2019 – 188,110 miles
  • 2018 – 184,270 miles
  • 2017 – 165,710 miles
  • 2016 – 151,582 miles
  • 2015 – 140,574 miles
  • 2014 – 127,539 miles
  • 2013 – 104,926 miles
  • 2012 – 88,709 miles
  • 2011 – 74,686 miles
  • 2010 – 55,403 miles
  • 2009 – 44,509 miles
  • 2008 – 37,618 miles
  • 2007 – 30,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,599 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper AND Lower gaiters split on both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck metal pipe corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coolant leak Metal pipes over rear axle corroded at rear heating system.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,599 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,599 miles
    Test number
    311690887364
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper AND Lower gaiters split on both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck metal pipe corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail203,594 miles (+2,018)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,594 miles
    Test number
    798702877281
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and inner wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper and lower gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass201,576 miles (+2,132)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,576 miles
    Test number
    138910462523
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR outer wheel arch sills corroding - NOT affecting structural integrity or with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass199,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,444 miles
    Test number
    774175632402
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Metal pipes over rear axle corroded at rear heating system.

  5. Fail199,444 miles (+4,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,444 miles
    Test number
    586312812705
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Metal pipes over rear axle corroded at rear heating system.

  6. Pass195,244 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,244 miles
    Test number
    786306517568
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail195,219 miles (+1,277)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,219 miles
    Test number
    260561276467
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass193,942 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,942 miles
    Test number
    978446893558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,535 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,535 miles
    Test number
    588311586739
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail190,518 miles (+2,408)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,518 miles
    Test number
    667896260484
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass188,110 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,110 miles
    Test number
    696439271726
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail188,106 miles (+3,836)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,106 miles
    Test number
    961841307210
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass184,270 miles (+18,560)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,270 miles
    Test number
    790793360901
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass165,710 miles (+14,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,710 miles
    Test number
    528635891003
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass151,582 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    408406891820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,574 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,574 miles
    Test number
    138451905103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass140,574 miles (+13,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,574 miles
    Test number
    897751405134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass127,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,539 miles
    Test number
    329426404105
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail127,539 miles (+22,613)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,539 miles
    Test number
    717896704166
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass104,926 miles (+16,217)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,926 miles
    Test number
    845084593051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,709 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    358699602190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,702 miles (+14,016)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    239825102464
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass74,686 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    965153101122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail74,647 miles (+19,244)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    209422201473
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,403 miles (+10,894)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    884404400130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,509 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    380186729080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,618 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    210826628056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    664422037093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VYA

Does LS53 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VYA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VYA?
The MOT on LS53 VYA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VYA done?
LS53 VYA was recorded at 203,599 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 9,199 miles a year.
Has LS53 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VYA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VYA 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 LS53 VYA find?
LS53 VYA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower gaiters split on both linkages; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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