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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,328 cc

LB51 COBMOT history

LB51 COB is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,859 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 COB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 COB was last recorded at 120,859 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,305 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,554 miles
Average per year
4,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,859 miles
  • 2025 – 116,305 miles
  • 2024 – 111,063 miles
  • 2023 – 104,597 miles
  • 2022 – 97,616 miles
  • 2021 – 91,204 miles
  • 2020 – 85,612 miles
  • 2019 – 80,068 miles
  • 2018 – 74,120 miles
  • 2017 – 72,972 miles
  • 2016 – 70,468 miles
  • 2015 – 67,052 miles
  • 2014 – 63,172 miles
  • 2013 – 59,456 miles
  • 2012 – 56,217 miles
  • 2011 – 53,119 miles
  • 2010 – 50,649 miles
  • 2009 – 48,474 miles
  • 2008 – 46,188 miles
  • 2007 – 43,381 miles
  • 2006 – 40,932 miles
  • 2005 – 32,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Towbar obstructing the registration plate

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,859 miles (+4,554)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    794204888152
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,305 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    987688526685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,304 miles (+5,241)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,304 miles
    Test number
    383861896307
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,063 miles (+6,466)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    593467595986
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Seal Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass104,597 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    207228884405
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail104,596 miles (+6,980)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    795681808488
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,616 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    777032887326
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail97,616 miles (+6,412)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    488912284541
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass91,204 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    360485017819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail91,202 miles (+5,590)4 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,202 miles
    Test number
    813793749322
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass85,612 miles (+5,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    303592256421
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass80,068 miles (+5,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    279162463509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,120 miles (+1,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    862519860108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryTow bar removed before test

  14. Pass72,972 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    358273217301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,932 miles (+2,464)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    490188137920
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  16. Pass70,468 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    733483677547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,052 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    559103285167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,051 miles (+3,879)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    476582185154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass63,172 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    219192274454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,456 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    726909553161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,217 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    935110372140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,119 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    355697351156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,649 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    722285160144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    332113969144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,474 miles (+2,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    242531469147
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  26. Pass46,188 miles (+2,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    351936588141
    • NoteN/s front hub seal leaking slightly

  27. Pass43,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    561920467174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Fail43,381 miles (+2,449)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    200309157414
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear wiper split

  29. Pass40,932 miles (+7,940)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    171912616312
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust backbox
    • NotePropshaft seal damaged
    • NoteSlight play nearside front stub assembley

  30. Pass32,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    103925995290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 COB

Does LB51 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 COB is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 COB?
The MOT on LB51 COB is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 COB done?
LB51 COB was recorded at 120,859 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,250 miles a year.
Has LB51 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 COB has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 COB 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 LB51 COB find?
LB51 COB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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