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LE03 PMV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 PMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,438 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,325 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking from radiator area.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped.

both rear brake discs slightly scored.

coolant leaking from radiator area.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,741 miles

leak from offside front inner driveshaft gaiter( onto exhaust, may cause smell)

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,222 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front inner cv gaiters split

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has a cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear brake discs badly corrored

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,512 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

front brake pads very low

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,316 miles

front brake pad material approximatly 2/3/rds worn

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,127 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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LE03 PMV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LE03 PMV, 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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LE03 PMV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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