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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LX53 ZXRMOT history

LX53 ZXR is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,160 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZXR was last recorded at 118,160 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,140 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,160 miles
  • 2024 – 106,419 miles
  • 2022 – 100,039 miles
  • 2021 – 98,314 miles
  • 2020 – 96,927 miles
  • 2019 – 95,821 miles
  • 2018 – 93,840 miles
  • 2017 – 85,291 miles
  • 2015 – 82,521 miles
  • 2014 – 78,775 miles
  • 2013 – 77,160 miles
  • 2012 – 74,396 miles
  • 2011 – 70,798 miles
  • 2010 – 62,435 miles
  • 2009 – 53,706 miles
  • 2008 – 43,382 miles
  • 2007 – 33,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose clip missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    321392783215
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,160 miles (+20)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,160 miles
    Test number
    100272029304
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail118,140 miles (+11,721)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    973672845410
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass106,419 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    253551106990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,412 miles (+6,373)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    290083063362
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed front section of exhaust system leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section has leaks in 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,039 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,039 miles
    Test number
    976272558449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber top mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mounting corroded

  7. Pass98,314 miles (+1,387)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    991167660984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass96,927 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    709464984883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,821 miles (+1,981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,821 miles
    Test number
    772844678591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass93,840 miles (+8,549)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    836343858547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass85,291 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    199854284033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,056 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,056 miles
    Test number
    993450843108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,521 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    120030242606
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,686 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    528409205018
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass78,775 miles (+1,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    116126304482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,160 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    516705603029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,396 miles (+3,598)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    805900112035
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs and are noisy in operation

  18. Pass70,798 miles (+8,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    137741931082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,435 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    564453540084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,706 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    773533439006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,382 miles (+9,646)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    944910438042
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge not full depth tread from new
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on legal limit

  22. Pass33,736 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    813673137014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX53 ZXR

Does LX53 ZXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZXR is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZXR?
The MOT on LX53 ZXR 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 LX53 ZXR done?
LX53 ZXR was recorded at 118,160 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 4,662 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZXR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZXR 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 LX53 ZXR find?
LX53 ZXR passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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