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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

L55 DTGMOT history

L55 DTG is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
209,265 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DTG was last recorded at 209,265 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,502 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
9,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,265 miles
  • 2025 – 208,502 miles
  • 2024 – 207,194 miles
  • 2023 – 205,994 miles
  • 2022 – 204,154 miles
  • 2021 – 201,909 miles
  • 2020 – 199,671 miles
  • 2018 – 186,605 miles
  • 2017 – 172,608 miles
  • 2016 – 160,016 miles
  • 2015 – 141,676 miles
  • 2014 – 125,987 miles
  • 2013 – 106,985 miles
  • 2012 – 92,999 miles
  • 2011 – 79,409 miles
  • 2010 – 65,686 miles
  • 2009 – 50,674 miles
  • 2008 – 47,318 miles
  • 2007 – 40,579 miles
  • 2006 – 32,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,265 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    209,265 miles
    Test number
    452869067777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass208,502 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,502 miles
    Test number
    107597481725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,194 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    207,194 miles
    Test number
    261865556028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass205,994 miles (+1,840)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    205,994 miles
    Test number
    405904012928
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass204,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,154 miles
    Test number
    947327048013
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail204,154 miles (+2,245)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,154 miles
    Test number
    481295369920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass201,909 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    201,909 miles
    Test number
    767422676236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass199,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    199,671 miles
    Test number
    832945919857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail199,671 miles (+13,066)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,671 miles
    Test number
    310346777758
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass186,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    307217676733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail186,605 miles (+13,997)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    771340178415
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass172,608 miles (+12,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,608 miles
    Test number
    654259320097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    642984922484
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail160,016 miles (+18,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    983846216506
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass141,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    423514510386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail141,676 miles (+15,689)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    883535585123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,987 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    557706394237
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail125,987 miles (+19,002)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    528656394279
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass106,985 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    379432193227
    • NoteWiper slighty smearing screen

  20. Fail106,985 miles (+13,986)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    456102693246
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWiper slighty smearing screen

  21. Pass92,999 miles (+13,590)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    536655602378
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges
    • NoteBrake servo corroded
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteFront exhaust gasket in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front washer jet blocked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSuspension bushes perished and worn
    • NoteTracking out

  22. Pass79,409 miles (+13,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    476559191229
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s front brake

  23. Pass65,686 miles (+15,012)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    442393100411
    • NoteBoth front outer cv boots perished
    • NoteGearbox drain bung leaking
    • NoteMiddle nearside washer jet blocked
    • NoteRear tyres perished and worn
    • NoteSump gasket leaking
    • NoteSuspension bushes perished

  24. Pass50,674 miles (+3,356)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    642234909319
    • NoteOil below maximum
    • NotePin hole in nearside inner cv boot
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  25. Pass47,318 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    490982708496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,579 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    951576137279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,476 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,476 miles
    Test number
    693136856218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    424996146122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,600 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    154476846186
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L55 DTG

Does L55 DTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DTG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 DTG?
The MOT on L55 DTG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 DTG done?
L55 DTG was recorded at 209,265 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,043 miles a year.
Has L55 DTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DTG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 DTG 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 L55 DTG find?
L55 DTG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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