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DM02 DRM

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 DRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,742 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 70,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,904 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,667 miles

Front exhaust corroded at joiner

Fail 25 May 2016 51,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front exhaust corroded at joiner

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,696 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust join between down pipe and catalyst deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 36,572 miles

exhaust join between down pipe and catalyst deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2008 31,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,919 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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DM02 DRM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DM02 DRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DM02 DRM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is DM02 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM02 DRM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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