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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2003

LM03 ZHTMOT history

LM03 ZHT is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,769 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZHT was last recorded at 121,769 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,851 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,918 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,769 miles
  • 2024 – 115,851 miles
  • 2023 – 106,803 miles
  • 2022 – 100,163 miles
  • 2021 – 94,423 miles
  • 2020 – 88,610 miles
  • 2019 – 81,829 miles
  • 2018 – 76,607 miles
  • 2017 – 70,904 miles
  • 2016 – 65,154 miles
  • 2015 – 60,053 miles
  • 2014 – 56,040 miles
  • 2013 – 53,571 miles
  • 2012 – 51,208 miles
  • 2011 – 48,201 miles
  • 2010 – 42,965 miles
  • 2009 – 36,506 miles
  • 2008 – 30,959 miles
  • 2007 – 26,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,769 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,769 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    823876703965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass115,851 miles (+9,048)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,851 miles
    Test number
    426489728480
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside from centre to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass106,803 miles (+51)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    886956900395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail106,752 miles (+6,589)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,752 miles
    Test number
    375559818421
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are Blue (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are blue (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,163 miles (+5,740)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    435368978306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,423 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    126365984613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,610 miles (+6,781)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    436756030103
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,829 miles (+5,222)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    627375746252
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working.

  9. Pass76,607 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    805874764926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail76,595 miles (+5,691)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    528337174086
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass70,904 miles (+5,750)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    899403958582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySills covered

  12. Pass65,154 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    828119403088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail65,154 miles (+5,101)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    815143574644
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass60,053 miles (+4,013)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    968089615167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass56,040 miles (+2,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    517399414191
    • NoteTail pipe missing

  16. Pass53,571 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,571 miles
    Test number
    949859493015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    367648612128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,208 miles (+3,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    975205412166
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass48,201 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    366030711104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,965 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,965 miles
    Test number
    892802310120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,506 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    190229299058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,959 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    751408418181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,256 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,256 miles
    Test number
    162387507166
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM03 ZHT

Does LM03 ZHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZHT is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZHT?
The MOT on LM03 ZHT is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZHT done?
LM03 ZHT was recorded at 121,769 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZHT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZHT 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 LM03 ZHT find?
LM03 ZHT passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken.

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