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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 VUGMOT history

LM03 VUG is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,200 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VUG
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
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VUG was last recorded at 88,200 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2008: 13,760 miles, lower than 25,719 miles on 21 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,179 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,021 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,200 miles
  • 2024 – 84,179 miles
  • 2023 – 79,167 miles
  • 2022 – 74,113 miles
  • 2021 – 69,582 miles
  • 2020 – 65,814 miles
  • 2019 – 61,496 miles
  • 2018 – 58,986 miles
  • 2017 – 58,075 miles
  • 2016 – 55,920 miles
  • 2015 – 47,573 miles
  • 2014 – 41,114 miles
  • 2013 – 34,128 miles
  • 2012 – 27,241 miles
  • 2011 – 25,187 miles
  • 2010 – 21,689 miles
  • 2009 – 17,813 miles
  • 2008 – 13,760 miles
  • 2007 – 25,719 miles
  • 2006 – 7,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,200 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,200 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    883883200143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,179 miles (+5,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    870382494214
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,167 miles (+5,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    952341528625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,113 miles (+4,531)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    682738029692
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,582 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    834889164629
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak

  6. Fail69,582 miles (+3,768)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    146135727662
    • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak

  7. Pass65,814 miles (+4,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    734093600228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass61,496 miles (+2,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    301153649185
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe section/cat section deteriorated

  9. Pass58,986 miles (+911)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    350433376396
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts have run out (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,075 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    881840660469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass55,920 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    307451315267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,918 miles (+8,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    198763796969
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,573 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    983706463464
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass41,114 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    148206664263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,128 miles (+6,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    488263353282
    • NoteTailpipe missing

  16. Pass27,241 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,241 miles
    Test number
    939476622213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    799132461220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,187 miles (+450)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    179972761218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass24,737 miles (+3,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    288528551132
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass21,689 miles (+3,876)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    900316160189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass17,813 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    253611889175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,760 miles (-11,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    260574668479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,719 miles (+18,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    211582877100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,470 miles
    Test number
    250888776485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VUG

Does LM03 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VUG is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VUG?
The MOT on LM03 VUG is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VUG done?
LM03 VUG was recorded at 88,200 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has LM03 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VUG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 VUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 VUG find?
LM03 VUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 1 more.

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