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AO03 LBU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 71,707 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underside chassis coverd in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2024 69,936 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,951 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,543 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 51,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (2.4.G.2)

emissions not tested blow from exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,676 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 3,564 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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AO03 LBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 LBU registered?

AO03 LBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 LBU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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