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DV03 XRD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,209 mi
Last recorded70,209 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased throughout (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underbody generally corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded with in 12 inches of body mounting

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded with in the inch of body mounting

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

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

vac pipes on front axle corroded and broken

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,122 miles

weld repairs and underside have been undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2017 62,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areaqs (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,378 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,121 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2014 51,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,293 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both nearside tyres deterioration on sidewalls cracking

exhaust front pipe and rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,293 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both nearside tyres deterioration on sidewalls cracking

exhaust front pipe and rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,744 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

exhaust centre mount corroded and back box deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,418 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,599 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,535 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,105 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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DV03 XRD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV03 XRD, 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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DV03 XRD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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