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DE53 LWL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,081 mi
Last recorded49,081 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 49,081 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner arch!

Offside Rear body mount corroded!

Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 31,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x1 hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 31,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,839 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,355 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 30,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,817 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,948 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated, will require replacemet in approx 6 months.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,354 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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DE53 LWL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DE53 LWL, 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.

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DE53 LWL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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