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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,736 cc

LB53 VFVMOT history

LB53 VFV is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
141,064 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,736 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VFV was last recorded at 141,064 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,901 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,064 miles
  • 2023 – 129,579 miles
  • 2022 – 121,014 miles
  • 2021 – 114,077 miles
  • 2020 – 108,677 miles
  • 2019 – 103,101 miles
  • 2018 – 97,880 miles
  • 2017 – 89,229 miles
  • 2016 – 80,767 miles
  • 2015 – 69,448 miles
  • 2014 – 57,719 miles
  • 2013 – 47,489 miles
  • 2012 – 36,983 miles
  • 2011 – 26,012 miles
  • 2010 – 20,462 miles
  • 2009 – 19,425 miles
  • 2008 – 17,074 miles
  • 2007 – 13,942 miles
  • 2006 – 9,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,064 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,064 miles
    Test number
    380685916125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail140,901 miles (+11,322)1 dangerous4 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    849479985234
    • DangerousSpare tyre defective cords exposed
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between Y joint and rear cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and has worn through outer layer of rubber, VERY close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter very rusty

  3. Pass129,579 miles (+8,565)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    390217923312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of gases from front Y pipe, from behind heat shields (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at it's joint between center box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,014 miles (+6,937)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    524762056575
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower exhaust down pipe to catalyst, joint corroded.

  5. Pass114,077 miles (+5,400)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    875391211100
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting corroded away system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe not visible behind heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pas belt cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower downpipe join to catalyst heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside centre exhaust box to rear heavily corroded at join
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer worn outer egde balding

  6. Pass108,677 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    828548736171
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose catalyst to y pipe join (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,677 miles (+5,576)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    359916166303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose catalyst to y pipe join (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,101 miles (+5,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,101 miles
    Test number
    766326557366
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Down pipe joint to catalyst corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on it's outer most edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,880 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    688941283966
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-pipe blowing behind heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose catalyst to y-pipe join securing bolts heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,880 miles (+8,651)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    428941001087
    • 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-pipe blowing behind heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose catalyst to y-pipe join securing bolts heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    101558315915
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail89,229 miles (+8,462)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    779026683745
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,767 miles (+11,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,767 miles
    Test number
    593080144970
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate outer handle broken, but still able to open tailgate

  14. Pass69,448 miles (+11,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,448 miles
    Test number
    307215375188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass57,719 miles (+10,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    218252464116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass47,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    777721563122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,489 miles (+10,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    399761963177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,983 miles (+10,971)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    286934372473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,012 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    909498271111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,462 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    424291280121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,425 miles
    Test number
    802893149316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,425 miles (+2,351)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,425 miles
    Test number
    942653749311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass17,074 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,074 miles
    Test number
    604193758335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,942 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,942 miles
    Test number
    812644647327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,883 miles
    Test number
    474876756365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VFV

Does LB53 VFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VFV expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VFV?
The MOT on LB53 VFV expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VFV done?
LB53 VFV was recorded at 141,064 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has LB53 VFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VFV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 VFV 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 VFV find?
LB53 VFV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bushes nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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