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LS03 DDL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DDL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,900 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 105,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 104,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,881 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Metal Pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

battey zip clipped down

both rear inner tyres cracking

rear back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 102,572 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Lower Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battey zip clipped down

both rear inner tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,288 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,324 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 70,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,725 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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LS03 DDL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS03 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS03 DDL registered?

LS03 DDL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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