Suzuki SX4
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,590 cc
LR08 DBYMOT history
LR08 DBY is a black petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,785 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 161,785 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 DBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- SX4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 DBY was last recorded at 161,785 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,785 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,785 miles
- 2025 – 156,574 miles
- 2024 – 150,873 miles
- 2023 – 146,861 miles
- 2022 – 139,388 miles
- 2021 – 119,331 miles
- 2020 – 102,097 miles
- 2019 – 96,623 miles
- 2018 – 88,710 miles
- 2017 – 82,779 miles
- 2016 – 74,015 miles
- 2015 – 63,779 miles
- 2014 – 53,202 miles
- 2013 – 41,689 miles
- 2012 – 32,214 miles
- 2011 – 20,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,785 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,785 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 161,785 miles
- Test number
- 636501438183
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,785 miles (+5,211)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,785 miles
- Test number
- 225401215851
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,574 miles (+5,701)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,574 miles
- Test number
- 205232504353
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 150,873 miles
- Test number
- 855101208136
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,873 miles (+4,012)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,873 miles
- Test number
- 949920444519
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,861 miles (+7,473)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 146,861 miles
- Test number
- 852288951510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 139,388 miles
- Test number
- 918333315673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,388 miles (+20,057)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,388 miles
- Test number
- 449172389887
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass119,331 miles (+77)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 119,331 miles
- Test number
- 807969977286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner arm slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail119,254 miles (+17,157)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,254 miles
- Test number
- 605646723410
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner arm slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass102,097 miles (+5,474)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 102,097 miles
- Test number
- 329732759618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass96,623 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 96,623 miles
- Test number
- 751806530296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,528 miles (+7,818)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,528 miles
- Test number
- 761791142262
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 60 16 92h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses faded
Pass88,710 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 88,710 miles
- Test number
- 357105044856
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
Fail88,710 miles (+5,931)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,710 miles
- Test number
- 688181128742
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/r16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
Pass82,779 miles (+8,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,779 miles
- Test number
- 292618176033
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to limit
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Pass74,015 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,015 miles
- Test number
- 737314165586
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre extremely worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail74,014 miles (+10,235)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,014 miles
- Test number
- 306249123060
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre extremely worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass63,779 miles (+10,577)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,779 miles
- Test number
- 478798565148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,202 miles (+11,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,202 miles
- Test number
- 147816384149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,689 miles (+9,475)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,689 miles
- Test number
- 276554143175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,214 miles (+11,236)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,214 miles
- Test number
- 549417442103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 20,978 miles
- Test number
- 158584531066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 DBY
- Does LR08 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DBY is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 DBY?
- The MOT on LR08 DBY is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 DBY done?
- LR08 DBY was recorded at 161,785 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,322 miles a year.
- Has LR08 DBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 DBY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 DBY 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 LR08 DBY find?
- LR08 DBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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