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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

L40 LSWMOT history

L40 LSW is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,537 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LSW was last recorded at 88,537 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,529 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,537 miles
  • 2025 – 84,962 miles
  • 2023 – 80,144 miles
  • 2022 – 77,642 miles
  • 2021 – 71,139 miles
  • 2020 – 66,244 miles
  • 2019 – 59,818 miles
  • 2018 – 51,818 miles
  • 2017 – 44,514 miles
  • 2016 – 35,782 miles
  • 2015 – 27,689 miles
  • 2014 – 22,557 miles
  • 2013 – 18,428 miles
  • 2012 – 17,457 miles
  • 2011 – 16,223 miles
  • 2010 – 15,109 miles
  • 2009 – 13,865 miles
  • 2008 – 12,058 miles
  • 2007 – 10,475 miles
  • 2006 – 8,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,537 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    237764669826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,529 miles (+3,567)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,529 miles
    Test number
    989985853679
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,962 miles (+4,818)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    787909678748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody crosion

  4. Pass80,144 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,144 miles
    Test number
    272358482795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,642 miles (+6,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    785042914006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass71,139 miles (+4,895)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    343785598309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from thermostat housing area

  7. Pass66,244 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    273534441373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes around rear axle

  8. Pass59,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    584263383505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,818 miles (+8,000)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    841546518196
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,818 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    227048718409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,514 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    313357041845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,782 miles (+8,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    826860423760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,689 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,689 miles
    Test number
    985328820977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,557 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,557 miles
    Test number
    147155934287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,428 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,428 miles
    Test number
    336769633462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,457 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,457 miles
    Test number
    397312572452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,223 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,223 miles
    Test number
    277024071211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,109 miles (+1,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,109 miles
    Test number
    803824770238
    • NoteAdvise all tyres slight cracks in sidewalls and thead

  19. Pass13,865 miles (+1,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,865 miles
    Test number
    393398879278
    • NoteRear seatbelts not checked due to seats in lowered position

  20. Pass12,058 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,058 miles
    Test number
    301213988421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,475 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,475 miles
    Test number
    391738667277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,681 miles
    Test number
    524078166267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LSW

Does L40 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LSW is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LSW?
The MOT on L40 LSW is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LSW done?
L40 LSW was recorded at 88,537 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
Has L40 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LSW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LSW 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 L40 LSW find?
L40 LSW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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