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LG53 NLV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,225 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,799 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 66,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.brake hose to osr wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Sep 2021 52,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.brake hose to osr wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,508 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

backbox outer skin corroded

inner sills starting to rust

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,643 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,649 miles

front discs and pads pitted on inside face and pads worn low recommend replacment

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,681 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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LG53 NLV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG53 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 NLV registered?

LG53 NLV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LG53 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 NLV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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