Suzuki Grand Vitara
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc
LB53 VFPMOT history
LB53 VFP is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 7 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 97,251 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VFP was last recorded at 97,251 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 1,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,532 miles · 12 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,719 miles
- Average per year
- 4,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,251 miles
- 2024 – 95,532 miles
- 2022 – 84,489 miles
- 2021 – 82,752 miles
- 2020 – 78,914 miles
- 2019 – 73,215 miles
- 2018 – 69,253 miles
- 2017 – 66,754 miles
- 2016 – 63,702 miles
- 2015 – 60,474 miles
- 2014 – 55,811 miles
- 2013 – 51,460 miles
- 2012 – 47,252 miles
- 2011 – 43,204 miles
- 2010 – 37,492 miles
- 2009 – 30,335 miles
- 2008 – 27,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,251 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,251 miles (+1,719)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,251 miles
- Test number
- 484854738111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,532 miles (+11,043)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 95,532 miles
- Test number
- 437726710425
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner and outer sill has sign of corrosion /repaired and has trace of body filer and sprayed sealant
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light loose
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shockers corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass84,489 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 84,489 miles
- Test number
- 753025222486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,483 miles (+1,731)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,483 miles
- Test number
- 661339587754
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass82,752 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 82,752 miles
- Test number
- 841913513676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,619 miles (+3,705)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,619 miles
- Test number
- 347302660188
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,914 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 78,914 miles
- Test number
- 448146609309
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,878 miles (+5,663)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,878 miles
- Test number
- 717665087384
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,215 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 325455060280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,203 miles (+3,950)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,203 miles
- Test number
- 684410434378
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass69,253 miles (+2,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 69,253 miles
- Test number
- 139453371082
- AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion to front chassis may require attention in future
Pass66,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 66,754 miles
- Test number
- 922029672403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,754 miles (+3,052)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,754 miles
- Test number
- 951578743205
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass63,702 miles (+3,228)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,702 miles
- Test number
- 306860464694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,474 miles (+4,663)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,474 miles
- Test number
- 896881495084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,811 miles (+4,351)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,811 miles
- Test number
- 529572394068
- NoteBrake pipes greased
Pass51,460 miles (+4,208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,460 miles
- Test number
- 365332993083
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,252 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,252 miles
- Test number
- 865346682080
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBrake pipes croded
Fail47,252 miles (+4,048)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,252 miles
- Test number
- 965716182049
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBrake pipes croded
Pass43,204 miles (+5,712)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 43,204 miles
- Test number
- 628260291071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,492 miles (+7,157)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,492 miles
- Test number
- 571637290048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 30,335 miles
- Test number
- 622364099067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,335 miles (+2,508)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,335 miles
- Test number
- 632014599030
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail27,827 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,827 miles
- Test number
- 412321208184
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteFront chassis leg damaged and inner wing
Pass27,827 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,827 miles
- Test number
- 632001708111
- NoteFront chassis leg damaged and inner wing
Questions about LB53 VFP
- Does LB53 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 VFP expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VFP?
- The MOT on LB53 VFP expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 VFP done?
- LB53 VFP was recorded at 97,251 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VFP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VFP 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 LB53 VFP find?
- LB53 VFP passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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