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DV53 LXX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LXX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 16,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 16,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 16,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 16,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 16,252 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 16,241 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 15,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 15,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 15,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,493 miles

Nearside Rear cracking around tread

Offside tyre rear tread cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,596 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,990 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 7,038 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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DV53 LXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV53 LXX, 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 DV53 LXX registered?

DV53 LXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DV53 LXX safe to buy?

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