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BG53 LJY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,527 mi
Last recorded109,527 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,469 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,469 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,837 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 87,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,934 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,934 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,935 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,550 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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BG53 LJY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG53 LJY, 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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BG53 LJY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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