Suzuki Grand Vitara
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc
LB53 VFMMOT history
LB53 VFM is a red diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 119,278 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VFM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB53 VFM was last recorded at 119,278 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 9,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Feb 2023: 67,599 miles, lower than 98,433 miles on 10 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,413 miles · 10 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,865 miles
- Average per year
- 6,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 119,278 miles
- 2023 – 109,413 miles
- 2022 – 98,433 miles
- 2021 – 90,753 miles
- 2020 – 85,929 miles
- 2019 – 78,557 miles
- 2018 – 71,515 miles
- 2017 – 64,275 miles
- 2016 – 58,729 miles
- 2015 – 51,539 miles
- 2014 – 44,812 miles
- 2013 – 38,590 miles
- 2012 – 30,445 miles
- 2011 – 24,298 miles
- 2010 – 21,232 miles
- 2009 – 16,858 miles
- 2008 – 13,230 miles
- 2007 – 9,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail119,278 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail119,278 miles (+9,865)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,278 miles
- Test number
- 898516874518
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass109,413 miles (+41,814)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 109,413 miles
- Test number
- 244019682952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,599 miles (-30,834)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,599 miles
- Test number
- 649825932655
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass98,433 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 98,433 miles
- Test number
- 700879312898
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,433 miles (+7,680)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,433 miles
- Test number
- 701192431118
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,753 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,753 miles
- Test number
- 526649355539
- AdvisoryFront head lamp lens dulling x 2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,753 miles (+4,824)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,753 miles
- Test number
- 702818930088
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront head lamp lens dulling x 2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,929 miles
- Test number
- 134851272676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,929 miles (+7,372)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,929 miles
- Test number
- 141516210445
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass78,557 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 535976271326
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,557 miles (+7,042)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 580891637351
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 71,515 miles
- Test number
- 278678576479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,515 miles (+7,240)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,515 miles
- Test number
- 201637777046
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass64,275 miles (+5,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 64,275 miles
- Test number
- 407803241908
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating
Pass58,729 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 58,729 miles
- Test number
- 557667178295
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail58,729 miles (+7,190)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,729 miles
- Test number
- 600971694635
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16/100H (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,539 miles
- Test number
- 269824815069
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail51,539 miles (+6,727)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,539 miles
- Test number
- 226012015070
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass44,812 miles (+6,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 44,812 miles
- Test number
- 446163614090
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass38,590 miles (+8,145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,590 miles
- Test number
- 459344313019
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge
Pass30,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 30,445 miles
- Test number
- 959367612026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,445 miles (+6,147)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,445 miles
- Test number
- 177416412076
- FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass24,298 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 24,298 miles
- Test number
- 435503731083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,232 miles (+4,374)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,232 miles
- Test number
- 812276130082
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass16,858 miles (+3,628)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 16,858 miles
- Test number
- 170652619496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,230 miles (+3,600)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 13,230 miles
- Test number
- 392668028015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 9,630 miles
- Test number
- 903296037083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VFM
- Does LB53 VFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 VFM expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VFM?
- The MOT on LB53 VFM expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 VFM done?
- LB53 VFM was recorded at 119,278 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 6,455 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VFM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VFM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 VFM find?
- LB53 VFM failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 10 more.
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