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GD08 LGG

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,094 miles

slight play in n/side rear droplink

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,514 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 84,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,930 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,073 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,759 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,338 miles

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

offside tyre worn

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GD08 LGG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 LGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD08 LGG registered?

GD08 LGG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is GD08 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 LGG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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