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LM53 WCU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,678 mi
Last recorded109,678 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 109,678 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,584 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 97,568 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,506 miles

all 4 tyres low on outer & inner tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,264 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,624 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,236 miles

both front tyre treads worn low outer edges

tail silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,143 miles

both front tyre treads low outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,001 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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LM53 WCU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LM53 WCU, 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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What year was LM53 WCU registered?

LM53 WCU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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