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LT53 LMU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 154,603 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 154,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,625 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 143,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 138,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Can not open bonet due to being tapped up

Due to lens deterioration both dip beam images are slightly diffused

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,577 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S Of windscreen scratced but not resticting vision whilst viewed from driving position

O/S/F Side light dim

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 116,545 miles

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

O/S/F Side light dim

Exhaust system corroded

N/S Of windscreen scratced but not resticting vision whilst viewed from driving position

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 109,641 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,422 miles

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,261 miles

engine manegmant light on

o/s/f iner cv gaiter split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,872 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,807 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2009 61,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,253 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 45,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,240 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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LT53 LMU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT53 LMU, 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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LT53 LMU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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