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WV03 DLU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 119,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 115,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 115,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,354 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 103,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 103,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 99,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 99,974 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 98,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,203 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 May 2016 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 91,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,020 miles

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

EM Light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,949 miles

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

offside and nearside front axle swivel joint oil seals leaking

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear silencer heavily rusted

Pass 1 May 2013 85,386 miles

nearside front axle ball rear seal weeping

offside front axle ball rear seal leaking

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 83,646 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 83,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 82,207 miles

n/s/f tractor joint slight play and leaking

Fail 3 May 2011 82,207 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tractor joint slight play and leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,570 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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WV03 DLU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV03 DLU, 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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What year was WV03 DLU registered?

WV03 DLU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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