2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · LP04 JAM
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 128,861 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP04 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 128,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP04 JAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (LP04 JAM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
LP04 JAM Mileage History
- 07/11/2023105,887 mi
- 14/11/2023105,915 mi+28 mi
- 20/11/2024109,254 mi+3,339 mi
- 18/11/2025128,861 mi+19,607 mi
- 20/11/2025128,861 mi
Average of roughly 11,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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