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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,493 cc

L7 GVXMOT history

L7 GVX is a grey petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

L7 GVX grey Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,288 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GVX was last recorded at 117,288 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,020 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,288 miles
  • 2024 – 112,213 miles
  • 2023 – 107,216 miles
  • 2022 – 102,848 miles
  • 2021 – 98,877 miles
  • 2020 – 94,541 miles
  • 2019 – 91,669 miles
  • 2018 – 88,517 miles
  • 2017 – 85,009 miles
  • 2016 – 80,389 miles
  • 2015 – 73,581 miles
  • 2014 – 70,251 miles
  • 2013 – 66,878 miles
  • 2012 – 65,260 miles
  • 2011 – 62,475 miles
  • 2010 – 59,164 miles
  • 2009 – 42,681 miles
  • 2008 – 31,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpare tyre low

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,288 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    997268069613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre low

  2. Fail117,288 miles (+268)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    522479335974
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre low

  3. Fail117,020 miles (+4,807)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    247514909878
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,213 miles (+304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,213 miles
    Test number
    589590016951
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Level Low

  5. Fail111,909 miles (+4,693)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,909 miles
    Test number
    428929742515
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass107,216 miles (+4,368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    464704366277
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass102,848 miles (+3,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    627831167379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  8. Pass98,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,877 miles
    Test number
    136292180958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail98,876 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    334792194842
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture X2 (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,541 miles (+2,872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    881951156219
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,669 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    398545323646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass88,517 miles (+3,508)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    872111520076
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass85,009 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    485234889227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,389 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    845313832250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,581 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    706581805255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,251 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    296911314280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,878 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    425209383123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,260 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    138288402288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,475 miles (+3,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    959654611253
    • NoteRear washer not working

  20. Pass59,164 miles (+2,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    721751310254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear washer not working

  21. Pass56,628 miles (+13,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    964390910164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres void of tread on inner edges

  22. Pass42,681 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    523288479079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    400525898050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GVX

Does L7 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 GVX expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 GVX?
The MOT on L7 GVX expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 GVX done?
L7 GVX was recorded at 117,288 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has L7 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 GVX 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 L7 GVX find?
L7 GVX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 3 more.

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