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R15 DSR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,490 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 43,406 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2024 43,406 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2023 40,562 miles

front suspension balls rusty

rusty outriggers and chassis mountings

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,543 miles

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

chassis rusty and painted with underseal

Pass 3 Dec 2021 37,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,091 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,759 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,651 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 35,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and rear sections mounts broken and exhaust fouling towbar (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,544 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,727 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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R15 DSR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R15 DSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R15 DSR registered?

R15 DSR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is R15 DSR safe to buy?

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