2003 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · WV03 DLU
2003 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 119,685 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV03 DLU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 119,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV03 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Jimny (WV03 DLU) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WV03 DLU Mileage History
- 22/03/200637,570 mi
- 22/10/200747,144 mi+9,574 mi
- 28/10/200861,782 mi+14,638 mi
- 18/11/200972,109 mi+10,327 mi
- 03/05/201182,207 mi+10,098 mi
- 03/05/201182,207 mi
- 03/05/201283,625 mi+1,418 mi
- 08/05/201283,646 mi+21 mi
- 01/05/201385,386 mi+1,740 mi
- 28/04/201486,949 mi+1,563 mi
- 30/04/201589,020 mi+2,071 mi
- 04/05/201691,562 mi+2,542 mi
- 05/05/201691,564 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/201793,883 mi+2,319 mi
- 04/05/201896,203 mi+2,320 mi
- 03/05/201998,303 mi+2,100 mi
- 04/05/202099,974 mi+1,671 mi
- 05/05/202099,974 mi
- 29/04/2021101,371 mi+1,397 mi
- 04/05/2022103,947 mi+2,576 mi
- 04/05/2022103,947 mi
- 30/08/2023104,274 mi+327 mi
- 23/08/2024108,354 mi+4,080 mi
- 02/08/2025115,125 mi+6,771 mi
- 02/08/2025115,125 mi
- 15/08/2026119,685 mi+4,560 mi
Average of roughly 4,025 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- "Death Wobble"Serious
A violent vibration of the steering wheel and front wheels, usually triggered by a bump at speed.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
The front hubs engage via vacuum; a small leak in a rubber hose will prevent 4WD from working.
- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
The floor pans and boot floor are notorious for rotting from the inside out. Foam filler in the sills traps moisture, accelerating corrosion in these critical structural areas.
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