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LC03 XZR

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,101 mi
Last recorded121,101 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,101 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Sep 2023 118,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,399 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wear on edges

handbrake lever low reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wear on edges

handbrake lever low reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,337 miles

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,324 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear indicators interact with position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear indicators interact with position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Front heat shield clamp broken

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,960 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,946 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,181 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,703 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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LC03 XZR is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC03 XZR, 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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What year was LC03 XZR registered?

LC03 XZR is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LC03 XZR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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