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BD53 LVR

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,705 mi
Last recorded118,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LVR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 118,705 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

f/no plate damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,642 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside headlight tarnished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,642 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

nearside headlight tarnished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,044 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

front number plate broken.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 110,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

front number plate broken.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,386 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2014 102,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,833 miles

All brake pads are approx 2/3 worn and front discs are slightly worn

Rear silencer and pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,384 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,151 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 54,765 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2006 54,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BD53 LVR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 LVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 LVR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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