2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · LS03 UBR
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 159,497 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 UBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 159,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 UBR 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 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (LS03 UBR) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Rear Fuel pipe damaged corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”.
LS03 UBR Mileage History
- 03/02/2024138,803 mi
- 13/02/2024138,803 mi
- 08/02/2025148,212 mi+9,409 mi
- 07/02/2026159,428 mi+11,216 mi
- 23/04/2026159,497 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 9,330 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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