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WV03 DRZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,470 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,470 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured driver footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper loose

Front Hub seals damp

Fail 17 Sep 2024 67,014 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface has a cover fitted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface has a cover fitted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front outer hubs are leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down at the time of test

the front bumper is loose

Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,858 miles

rear boot floor corroded but not near any load bearing points

Fail 14 Sep 2023 59,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear boot floor corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,867 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,863 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,038 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,966 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 DRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

WV03 DRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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