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LL03 XMD

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 XMD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,380 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 85,377 miles

Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 78,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,604 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,942 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,972 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LL03 XMD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL03 XMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL03 XMD registered?

LL03 XMD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is LL03 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 XMD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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