Suzuki Grand Vitara
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,872 cc
V7 LJLMOT history
V7 LJL is a grey diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 8 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 88,699 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 LJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,872 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 LJL was last recorded at 88,699 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,647 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 4,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,699 miles
- 2025 – 88,647 miles
- 2024 – 85,376 miles
- 2023 – 83,854 miles
- 2022 – 80,878 miles
- 2021 – 78,240 miles
- 2020 – 74,040 miles
- 2019 – 70,864 miles
- 2018 – 67,615 miles
- 2017 – 64,773 miles
- 2016 – 61,795 miles
- 2015 – 44,086 miles
- 2014 – 40,934 miles
- 2013 – 35,948 miles
- 2012 – 30,538 miles
- 2011 – 25,457 miles
- 2010 – 18,557 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,699 miles
- AdvisoryAll underside undersealed
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.
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,699 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 88,699 miles
- Test number
- 826933723348
- AdvisoryAll underside undersealed
Fail88,647 miles (+3,271)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,647 miles
- Test number
- 606424215138
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass85,376 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 85,376 miles
- Test number
- 204374391955
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,376 miles (+1,522)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,376 miles
- Test number
- 667619107588
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,854 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 83,854 miles
- Test number
- 574555335994
- AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass80,878 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 80,878 miles
- Test number
- 810181979574
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
Fail80,878 miles (+2,638)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,878 miles
- Test number
- 710652373330
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
Pass78,240 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,240 miles
- Test number
- 868901568551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,040 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 74,040 miles
- Test number
- 756625334755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,859 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 73,859 miles
- Test number
- 103792586379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,859 miles (+2,995)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,859 miles
- Test number
- 673442538143
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,864 miles (+3,249)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2020
- Odometer
- 70,864 miles
- Test number
- 253200940717
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,615 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 67,615 miles
- Test number
- 605994419377
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,773 miles (+2,978)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,773 miles
- Test number
- 575482502828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,795 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 61,795 miles
- Test number
- 908690360359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fail61,795 miles (+17,709)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,795 miles
- Test number
- 920903881220
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass44,086 miles (+3,152)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 44,086 miles
- Test number
- 415469935134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,934 miles (+4,986)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,934 miles
- Test number
- 329513534403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,948 miles (+5,410)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,948 miles
- Test number
- 189865843204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,538 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,538 miles
- Test number
- 485231952234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,457 miles (+6,900)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,457 miles
- Test number
- 418299141203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 18,557 miles
- Test number
- 423569540200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,557 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,557 miles
- Test number
- 554579740259
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about V7 LJL
- Does V7 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LJL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 LJL?
- The MOT on V7 LJL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 LJL done?
- V7 LJL was recorded at 88,699 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
- Has V7 LJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 LJL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V7 LJL 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 V7 LJL find?
- V7 LJL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: all underside undersealed.
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