2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · KU53 GUD
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,012 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KU53 GUD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 148,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KU53 GUD Mileage History
- 28/03/200618,473 mi
- 19/03/200728,269 mi+9,796 mi
- 14/03/200840,355 mi+12,086 mi
- 06/03/200952,201 mi+11,846 mi
- 22/03/201064,366 mi+12,165 mi
- 21/03/201176,395 mi+12,029 mi
- 05/03/201285,130 mi+8,735 mi
- 28/03/201391,296 mi+6,166 mi
- 07/04/201496,291 mi+4,995 mi
- 23/03/2015101,567 mi+5,276 mi
- 23/03/2015101,567 mi
- 06/05/2016107,580 mi+6,013 mi
- 25/04/2017113,343 mi+5,763 mi
- 26/04/2017113,345 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2018118,722 mi+5,377 mi
- 20/04/2018118,866 mi+144 mi
- 25/04/2019126,027 mi+7,161 mi
- 03/05/2019126,093 mi+66 mi
- 27/10/2020135,312 mi+9,219 mi
- 01/11/2021139,695 mi+4,383 mi
- 03/11/2021139,695 mi
- 02/11/2022143,469 mi+3,774 mi
- 05/11/2022143,470 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2023145,673 mi+2,203 mi
- 19/10/2023145,673 mi
- 31/10/2024147,998 mi+2,325 mi
- 13/11/2024148,012 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,953 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
KU53 GUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (KU53 GUD) between March 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (39 issues), Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 136 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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