Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
L8 EMRMOT history
L8 EMR is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 71,358 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 EMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 EMR was last recorded at 71,358 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,339 miles · 27 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 2,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,358 miles
- 2025 – 66,061 miles
- 2024 – 64,975 miles
- 2023 – 64,473 miles
- 2022 – 63,839 miles
- 2021 – 62,710 miles
- 2020 – 60,238 miles
- 2019 – 52,327 miles
- 2018 – 50,643 miles
- 2017 – 48,904 miles
- 2016 – 47,753 miles
- 2015 – 44,268 miles
- 2014 – 40,242 miles
- 2013 – 36,136 miles
- 2012 – 32,641 miles
- 2011 – 30,764 miles
- 2010 – 28,842 miles
- 2009 – 25,501 miles
- 2008 – 22,159 miles
- 2007 – 16,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,358 miles
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,358 miles (+19)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 71,358 miles
- Test number
- 551877488944
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,339 miles (+5,278)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,339 miles
- Test number
- 760706392653
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,061 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 66,061 miles
- Test number
- 820180266623
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail66,061 miles (+1,086)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,061 miles
- Test number
- 831578485263
- MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,975 miles (+502)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 64,975 miles
- Test number
- 774261854912
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bushers worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bushers worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,473 miles (+634)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,473 miles
- Test number
- 239516127767
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass63,839 miles (+1,129)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,839 miles
- Test number
- 438034627094
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass62,710 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,710 miles
- Test number
- 565376249526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,238 miles (+7,911)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 60,238 miles
- Test number
- 561582151264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,327 miles (+1,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 52,327 miles
- Test number
- 733014823706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,643 miles (+1,739)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 50,643 miles
- Test number
- 445098254243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear silencer has a slight blow
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass48,904 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 48,904 miles
- Test number
- 474416011121
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass47,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,753 miles
- Test number
- 759292703455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,753 miles (+3,485)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,753 miles
- Test number
- 196665183032
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)
Pass44,268 miles (+4,026)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 44,268 miles
- Test number
- 278961879047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,242 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,242 miles
- Test number
- 455453304452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,136 miles (+3,495)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 36,136 miles
- Test number
- 486773303403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,641 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 32,641 miles
- Test number
- 655562812325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,764 miles (+1,922)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 30,764 miles
- Test number
- 786364111362
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass28,842 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 28,842 miles
- Test number
- 274555510374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,501 miles (+3,342)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,501 miles
- Test number
- 742130019344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,159 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,159 miles
- Test number
- 543656818372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 16,259 miles
- Test number
- 332332227467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 EMR
- Does L8 EMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EMR is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 EMR?
- The MOT on L8 EMR is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 EMR done?
- L8 EMR was recorded at 71,358 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
- Has L8 EMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 EMR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 EMR 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 L8 EMR find?
- L8 EMR passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both sides, and 6 more.
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