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LR53 CPK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

110,845 mi
Last recorded110,845 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CPK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 110,845 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box in port condition

Fail 4 Feb 2026 110,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front wheel slightly binding

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box in port condition

Pass 10 Jan 2025 110,617 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,157 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,675 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,176 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2022 109,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,280 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2019 108,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,313 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 104,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 94,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,987 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,851 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,849 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,700 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2010 63,196 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre on 2mm and tread lifting

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front inner c.v. gaitor split

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rotational noise from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

damage to windscreen

front wipers worn

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR53 CPK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LR53 CPK, 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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LR53 CPK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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