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AO53 LRE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear structure corroded around body mounting

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear structure corroded around body mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear structure corroded around body mounting

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear structure corroded around body mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been completely waxoyled

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,320 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,475 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,623 miles

All brake pipes waxoyled.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,588 miles

both front brake discs are slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,168 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AO53 LRE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 LRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AO53 LRE registered?

AO53 LRE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AO53 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 LRE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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