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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LR53 VOGMOT history

LR53 VOG is a silver diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2025
Mileage
135,739 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VOG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VOG was last recorded at 135,739 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 6,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2020: 125,509 miles, lower than 128,507 miles on 26 Sept 2019.

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
129,202 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,537 miles
Average per year
7,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,739 miles
  • 2021 – 129,202 miles
  • 2020 – 125,520 miles
  • 2019 – 128,507 miles
  • 2018 – 118,949 miles
  • 2017 – 109,093 miles
  • 2016 – 92,427 miles
  • 2015 – 85,585 miles
  • 2014 – 72,953 miles
  • 2013 – 60,255 miles
  • 2012 – 51,313 miles
  • 2011 – 45,279 miles
  • 2010 – 38,800 miles
  • 2009 – 32,926 miles
  • 2008 – 27,930 miles
  • 2006 – 16,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded including body mountingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    533141637575
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded including body mountings

  2. FailMileage not read5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    344884453331
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded including body mountings

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    556668635376
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both ..... Also Both Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,739 miles (+6,537)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    361876731284
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower side step bracket corroded

  5. Pass129,202 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    347431291758
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,202 miles (+243)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    794360819564
    • Repaired at testTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,959 miles (+3,439)9 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    643989610714
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper fuel pump insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,520 miles (+11)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    128792408821
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail125,509 miles (-2,998)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,509 miles
    Test number
    394744140644
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass128,507 miles (+9,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,507 miles
    Test number
    944727951842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,949 miles (+9,856)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    188081155762
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL Inoperative or indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,093 miles (+16,666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    626209841987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,427 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    341977644120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVisible pattern only on edges of nearside front tyre

  14. Fail92,419 miles (+6,834)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,419 miles
    Test number
    459695033471
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVisible pattern only on edges of nearside front tyre

  15. Pass85,585 miles (+12,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    373246668805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,953 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    455354154282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,166 miles (+385)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    226935304215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  18. Fail71,781 miles (+11,526)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,781 miles
    Test number
    888221494150
    • FailureCentre Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  19. Pass60,255 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    745399083136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Fail60,255 miles (+8,942)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    438039583186
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass51,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    176944392113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,313 miles (+6,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    488201992188
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass45,279 miles (+6,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    319725321276
    • NoteClutch operation hard

  24. Pass38,800 miles (+5,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    212547530243
    • NoteSlight Play In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing
    • NoteTowball Obstruts Number Plate

  25. Pass32,926 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,926 miles
    Test number
    853797519240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,930 miles (+11,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    401491248203
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  27. Pass16,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,387 miles
    Test number
    452070656290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VOG

Does LR53 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VOG expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VOG?
The MOT on LR53 VOG expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VOG done?
LR53 VOG was recorded at 135,739 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
Has LR53 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VOG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VOG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VOG find?
LR53 VOG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge, and 5 more.

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