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DU03 OLV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 110,799 miles

modified for motorsport use

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 110,306 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 110,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,596 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 109,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on.

exhaust system/mounts corroded.

rear brake pipes covered in under sealants.

sill covers fitted.

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 95,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2014 95,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,883 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,210 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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DU03 OLV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 OLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU03 OLV registered?

DU03 OLV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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