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Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,835 cc

R779 LFMMOT history

R779 LFM is a silver diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
160,562 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,835 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 LFM was last recorded at 160,562 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,159 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,562 miles
  • 2024 – 160,159 miles
  • 2023 – 159,965 miles
  • 2021 – 159,521 miles
  • 2020 – 158,086 miles
  • 2017 – 152,094 miles
  • 2016 – 139,142 miles
  • 2014 – 130,296 miles
  • 2013 – 118,688 miles
  • 2012 – 105,508 miles
  • 2011 – 93,510 miles
  • 2010 – 78,507 miles
  • 2009 – 66,233 miles
  • 2008 – 49,047 miles
  • 2007 – 37,401 miles
  • 2006 – 27,781 miles
  • 2005 – 23,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,562 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMinor underbody corrosion, not affecting overall security

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Handbrake lever high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,562 miles (+403)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,562 miles
    Test number
    792452638035
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor underbody corrosion, not affecting overall security

  2. Pass160,159 miles (+194)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,159 miles
    Test number
    273490537985
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass159,965 miles (+444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,965 miles
    Test number
    665709355532
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf steering shaft

  4. Pass159,521 miles (+1,435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,521 miles
    Test number
    255950049191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Pass158,086 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,086 miles
    Test number
    179057815670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryInner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBall joints pinhole in boots

  6. Fail158,086 miles (+5,992)4 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,086 miles
    Test number
    115261316196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryInner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBall joints pinhole in boots

  7. Pass152,094 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,094 miles
    Test number
    465634632265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,142 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,142 miles
    Test number
    833152761253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,296 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    599036324227
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt missing

  10. Fail130,296 miles (+11,608)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    779886024212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt missing

  11. Pass118,688 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,688 miles
    Test number
    237339733262
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  12. Fail118,688 miles (+13,180)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,688 miles
    Test number
    187989133210
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  13. Pass105,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    769907042220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,508 miles (+11,998)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    237244242231
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass93,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    385511831432
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail93,510 miles (+15,003)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    278600731208
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass78,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    451655910251
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail78,507 miles (+12,274)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    291065410239
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass66,233 miles (+17,186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    682852739286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,047 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    192461238240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass49,047 miles (+11,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    542191938295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass37,401 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    391832317450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,781 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    151542696117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass23,451 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    863879405284
    • NoteSlight play at offside front and nearside front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play at offside front and nearside front wheel bearings

Questions about R779 LFM

Does R779 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R779 LFM expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R779 LFM?
The MOT on R779 LFM expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R779 LFM done?
R779 LFM was recorded at 160,562 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has R779 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 LFM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on R779 LFM 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 R779 LFM find?
R779 LFM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both, and 2 more.

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