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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 CVFMOT history

LD53 CVF is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,118 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CVF was last recorded at 146,118 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 8,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,196 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,922 miles
Average per year
5,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,118 miles
  • 2025 – 137,196 miles
  • 2024 – 126,044 miles
  • 2023 – 117,407 miles
  • 2022 – 109,964 miles
  • 2021 – 105,047 miles
  • 2020 – 103,949 miles
  • 2019 – 102,649 miles
  • 2018 – 100,607 miles
  • 2017 – 97,472 miles
  • 2016 – 94,243 miles
  • 2015 – 89,036 miles
  • 2014 – 82,935 miles
  • 2013 – 77,850 miles
  • 2012 – 73,101 miles
  • 2011 – 66,815 miles
  • 2010 – 60,678 miles
  • 2009 – 54,876 miles
  • 2008 – 51,794 miles
  • 2007 – 48,654 miles
  • 2006 – 36,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,118 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,118 miles (+8,922)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,118 miles
    Test number
    444807077588
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass137,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,196 miles
    Test number
    681913179104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension parts
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail137,196 miles (+11,152)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,196 miles
    Test number
    875538560373
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass126,044 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,044 miles
    Test number
    828464456359
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail126,044 miles (+8,637)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,044 miles
    Test number
    521329643698
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass117,407 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,407 miles
    Test number
    901428401931
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail117,407 miles (+7,443)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,407 miles
    Test number
    587707499550
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass109,964 miles (+4,917)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    867165034561
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass105,047 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    538359032057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    893273557788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Fail103,949 miles (+1,300)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    459657446187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass102,649 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,649 miles
    Test number
    931444469556
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front headlamps deteriorated

  13. Pass100,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    616702601151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail100,607 miles (+3,135)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    835261932988
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass97,472 miles (+3,229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    297249726121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass94,243 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    836507808085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,036 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    135278495020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,935 miles
    Test number
    836739894021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,934 miles (+5,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    576459394006
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass77,850 miles (+4,749)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    975810203186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass73,101 miles (+229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    766431712131
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail72,872 miles (+6,057)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    606294092060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAdvise:just over 50% of the led's in the centre rear brake light working

  23. Pass66,815 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    258702801461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,678 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,678 miles
    Test number
    140739790455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,876 miles (+3,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,876 miles
    Test number
    274237999053
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perishing fronts worse

  26. Pass51,794 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    610666408133
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass48,654 miles (+12,535)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,654 miles
    Test number
    322752567199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    212015966444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CVF

Does LD53 CVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CVF is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CVF?
The MOT on LD53 CVF is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 CVF done?
LD53 CVF was recorded at 146,118 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
Has LD53 CVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CVF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CVF 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 CVF find?
LD53 CVF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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