2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · RF53 YYM
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 130,018 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF53 YYM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 130,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 YYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (RF53 YYM) between November 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Drive shaft securing bolt loose driveshaft to hub (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner sill (7.1”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
RF53 YYM Mileage History
- 07/11/200623,844 mi
- 12/11/200728,768 mi+4,924 mi
- 19/11/200832,987 mi+4,219 mi
- 07/11/200939,520 mi+6,533 mi
- 07/11/200939,520 mi
- 03/12/201047,350 mi+7,830 mi
- 08/12/201153,589 mi+6,239 mi
- 03/12/201257,580 mi+3,991 mi
- 20/12/201257,872 mi+292 mi
- 10/12/201367,617 mi+9,745 mi
- 10/12/201475,253 mi+7,636 mi
- 10/12/201475,253 mi
- 10/12/201584,515 mi+9,262 mi
- 12/12/201692,809 mi+8,294 mi
- 12/12/201692,809 mi
- 06/12/2017101,219 mi+8,410 mi
- 06/12/2017101,219 mi
- 02/11/2018108,270 mi+7,051 mi
- 02/11/2018108,270 mi
- 24/10/2019116,750 mi+8,480 mi
- 25/10/2019116,750 mi
- 12/10/2020119,358 mi+2,608 mi
- 25/10/2021122,353 mi+2,995 mi
- 25/10/2022124,848 mi+2,495 mi
- 30/10/2023126,717 mi+1,869 mi
- 02/10/2024128,191 mi+1,474 mi
- 07/10/2024128,202 mi+11 mi
- 09/10/2025129,313 mi+1,111 mi
- 06/10/2026130,018 mi+705 mi
Average of roughly 5,332 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RF53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RF53YYM.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.