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Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) (2000-2005) reliability

At a glance

Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) built around 2005: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) models built around 2005 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) models built around 2005 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) models built around 2005 involves the suspension.

Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen)
No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2000-2005SUVDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 7,797 tests of Shogun models registered 2000-2005.

About 1 in 7 Shogun V60 (3rd gen) MOTs (13.6%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2005 (20 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 2,461 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 Shogun V60 (3rd gen) MOTs (7.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2005 (20 years old).

Based on 2,461 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

V60 (3rd gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,17132.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,46129.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,97430.2%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,12930.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
55633.5%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
34930.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
15726.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 23 years old.

How the Shogun V60 (3rd gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Shogun V60 (3rd gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 10,184 tests across 10 Mitsubishi models, built around 2005 (20 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMitsubishi average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,17132.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,46129.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,97430.2%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,12930.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
55633.5%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
34930.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
15726.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Shogun V60 (3rd gen).

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    4.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 29.7% for the Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen), both built around 2005.

    1,357 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%

    Lower fail rate: 25.2%, against 29.7% for the Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen), both built around 2005.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,178 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  3. 3

    Toyota Land Cruiser

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.1%

    Lower fail rate: 27.1%, against 29.7% for the Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen), both built around 2005.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,268 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  4. 4

    BMW X3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    6.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.6%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.7%, against 13.6% for the Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen).

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,773 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mitsubishi Shogun.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

15 recalls in all

3 of the 15 Shogun V60 (3rd gen) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Brake pedal assist function may not operate correctly
  • Steering control may be lost
  • Possible loss of power assistance to brakes

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Shogun V60 (3rd gen) cars built around 2005

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 594 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
72%
Emissions
37%
Bodywork
21%
Steering
12%
Drivetrain
10%

Wear items

Brakes
67%
Lighting
63%
Tyres
45%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 52% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Shogun V60 (3rd gen) cars have aged

How Shogun V60 (3rd gen) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%1618202224Age at MOTBuilt around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (3,095 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.8% (2,552 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (2,160 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (1,741 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (1,351 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.0% (3,060 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (2,496 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.0% (1,933 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (1,561 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (1,242 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (1,727 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (1,419 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (1,102 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 30.2% (862 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2003, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (704 tests, 2025 data)2003Built around 2002, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (1,048 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2002, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (792 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2002, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (602 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2002, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 31.2% (426 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2002, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (332 tests, 2025 data)2002Built around 2001, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (680 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2001, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (519 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2001, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (373 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2001, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (299 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2001, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (215 tests, 2025 data)2001Built around 2000, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (410 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2000, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (287 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2000, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (224 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2000, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 23.6% (174 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2000, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 26.8% (157 tests, 2025 data)2000
First registered around 2005First registered around 2004First registered around 2003First registered around 2002
How each part holds up as V60 (3rd gen) cars age

How each part holds up as V60 (3rd gen) cars age

The share of diesel cars built pre-2005 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car21 years22 years23 years24 years
Suspension72%66%63%58%
Brakes67%65%60%64%
Emissions37%35%34%28%
Tyres45%41%33%29%
Lighting63%62%63%63%
Drivetrain10%11%6%11%
Bodywork21%21%22%21%
Steering12%15%26%27%
Corrosion52%47%41%43%

Based on diesel cars in the pre-2005 build-year band, from 280 to 594 cars at each age.

V60 (3rd gen) variants compared

Shogun V60 (3rd gen) variants built around 2005

The fail rate for each Shogun V60 (3rd gen) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Diesel

  • SHOGUN29.3%2,082 tests
  • SHOGUN SPORT32.6%1,094 tests

Petrol

  • SHOGUN PININ32.3%313 tests
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Mitsubishi Shoguns of this age

This list covers every Mitsubishi Shogun built around 2005, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the V60 (3rd gen) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    22.4%
    Advisory: 727Fail: 205 (22% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    18.8%
    Advisory: 639Fail: 73 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.1%
    Advisory: 672Fail: 42 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    15.2%
    Advisory: 528Fail: 144 (21% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously

    13.7%
    Advisory: 397Fail: 295 (43% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,461 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2005 (20 years old), the Mitsubishi Shogun V60 (3rd gen) (2000-2005) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 2,461 20-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 7,797 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Shoguns first registered between 2000-2005. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.