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BU57 LLX

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

134,059 mi
Last recorded134,059 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU57 LLX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 134,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 141,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 131,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,671 miles

Both sides front wishbones rear most bushes deteriorated and separating

Slight engine oil leak from O/S inter cooler pipe joint

Slight play in both steering inner tie rod ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,513 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 121,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,334 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2018 72,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2017 105,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 64,517 miles

screen damaged outside swept area

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 8 May 2017 64,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

screen damaged outside swept area

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight worn inner edge & cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre slight worn inner & cracking

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,311 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,311 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,963 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 27,538 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BU57 LLX is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU57 LLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU57 LLX is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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