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LF53 NSV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,607 mi
Last recorded136,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NSV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 127,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 121,083 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 110,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 101,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,248 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 54,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,655 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 21,655 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,169 miles

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

all four tyres show signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,081 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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LF53 NSV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LF53 NSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF53 NSV registered?

LF53 NSV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 NSV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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