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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 CVBMOT history

LD53 CVB is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
133,749 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CVB was last recorded at 133,749 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 3,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,871 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,878 miles
Average per year
5,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,749 miles
  • 2023 – 129,871 miles
  • 2022 – 126,361 miles
  • 2021 – 122,576 miles
  • 2020 – 119,034 miles
  • 2019 – 115,785 miles
  • 2018 – 111,449 miles
  • 2017 – 107,931 miles
  • 2016 – 103,462 miles
  • 2015 – 98,074 miles
  • 2014 – 92,800 miles
  • 2013 – 86,991 miles
  • 2012 – 81,716 miles
  • 2011 – 75,974 miles
  • 2010 – 68,335 miles
  • 2009 – 62,163 miles
  • 2008 – 54,003 miles
  • 2007 – 45,163 miles
  • 2006 – 34,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,749 miles (+3,878)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    878656128485
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,871 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,871 miles
    Test number
    993633222304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,860 miles (+3,499)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    644845023868
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,361 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    243690837321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,576 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    193471195929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,034 miles (+3,249)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,034 miles
    Test number
    261470251747
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,785 miles
    Test number
    530549649340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,785 miles (+4,336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,785 miles
    Test number
    464045733662
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass111,449 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    568824711910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,931 miles (+4,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    146604107960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass103,462 miles (+5,388)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    155461145989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear door handle broken.

  12. Pass98,074 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    807875188516
    • AdvisoryBoth front link rod bushes started to perish.

  13. Pass92,800 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    459551534315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,991 miles
    Test number
    955496743341
    • NoteOffside front chassis has slight corrosion

  15. Fail86,991 miles (+5,275)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,991 miles
    Test number
    827734443363
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front chassis has slight corrosion

  16. Pass81,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    139092242374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,716 miles (+5,742)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    646782642328
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    486703441302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,974 miles (+7,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    828783741325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass68,335 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    331259440371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,163 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    462196649412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,003 miles (+8,840)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    181038508345
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tailgate handle brocken but still able to gain access

  23. Pass45,163 miles (+10,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    932316607375
    • NoteFront wiper blades very poor
    • NoteRear tailgate handle brocken but still able to inner handle

  24. Pass34,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,710 miles
    Test number
    962128866208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CVB

Does LD53 CVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CVB expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CVB?
The MOT on LD53 CVB expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CVB done?
LD53 CVB was recorded at 133,749 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 5,457 miles a year.
Has LD53 CVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CVB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 CVB 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 LD53 CVB find?
LD53 CVB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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