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L300 RBS

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,372 mi
Last recorded69,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RBS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,372 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 69,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2024 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,864 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,120 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,937 miles

exhaust detiorated

off side rear tyre cracking (boarderline)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear tyre cracking

vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,803 miles

Slight wear at nearside of steering rack assy.

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre, outer wall.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 60,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,946 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,571 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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L300 RBS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 RBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L300 RBS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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