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DV53 LOH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,270 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel casing oil seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 64,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to rear pipe and back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end by union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured part of axle broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured part of axle broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel casing oil seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,797 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Axle insecure axle bracket broken (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,795 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured front bracket (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe goin to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocks (2.7.4)

all suspension components have surface rust

both wipers starting to split at ends

Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,171 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin rear seals leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mount inside car under seat (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe goin to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocks (2.7.4)

all suspension components have surface rust

both wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front hub slightly leaking grease

Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front hub slightly leaking grease

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,090 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 36,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes beginning to perish

slight damp around servo [suspect brake fluid spillage]

Fail 5 Nov 2007 20,058 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes beginning to perish

slight damp around servo [suspect brake fluid spillage]

Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,607 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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DV53 LOH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DV53 LOH, 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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DV53 LOH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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