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L15 RXV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,911 miles

Exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,493 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 rear silencer hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BINDING IN NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,053 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,342 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,244 miles

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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L15 RXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 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 L15 RXV, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L15 RXV registered?

L15 RXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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