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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 DFJMOT history

LR08 DFJ is a grey petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

LR08 DFJ grey Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Grand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,099 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DFJ was last recorded at 88,099 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,435 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,099 miles
  • 2024 – 86,435 miles
  • 2023 – 85,448 miles
  • 2022 – 84,731 miles
  • 2021 – 82,675 miles
  • 2020 – 80,271 miles
  • 2019 – 78,455 miles
  • 2018 – 72,033 miles
  • 2017 – 66,639 miles
  • 2016 – 61,399 miles
  • 2015 – 56,638 miles
  • 2014 – 46,839 miles
  • 2013 – 38,669 miles
  • 2012 – 31,795 miles
  • 2011 – 25,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    537925748639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,099 miles (+1,664)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    187996694616
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    239880813765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,435 miles (+987)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    877581325709
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,448 miles (+717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    418722879048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,731 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,731 miles
    Test number
    690603136107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,675 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    738902461604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,271 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    658103879128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,455 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    330202346423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  10. Fail78,454 miles (+6,421)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,454 miles
    Test number
    597245174051
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  11. Pass72,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    954693626031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,033 miles (+5,394)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    356771148680
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,639 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,639 miles
    Test number
    123920703438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,399 miles (+4,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    793026843174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc discoloured (overheated)

  15. Pass56,638 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,638 miles
    Test number
    704237932072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Pass52,631 miles (+5,792)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    347457135056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,839 miles (+8,170)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    128304444408
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre becoming worn at edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre becoming worn at inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,669 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    175840453023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,795 miles (+6,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    419690542040
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low at edges due to shallower tread design

  20. Pass25,699 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    848823861019
    • NoteAll tyres starting to get low 3-4mm
    • NoteSome handbrake cable freeplay

Questions about LR08 DFJ

Does LR08 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DFJ expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DFJ?
The MOT on LR08 DFJ expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DFJ done?
LR08 DFJ was recorded at 88,099 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has LR08 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DFJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 DFJ 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 DFJ find?
LR08 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake slightly binding; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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