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LV53 CKO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 CKO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,843 miles

all under side of car inc suspension rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,755 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 195/60R15 (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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,065 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,624 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,631 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,631 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,080 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear tyres tread is cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,080 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear tyres tread is cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 20,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,647 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,081 miles

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

rear tyres tread poor condition

Pass 17 May 2011 19,278 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 May 2010 18,453 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 16,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bulge o/s/f tyre outer sidewall & tread low inner edge

stone chips screen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,674 miles

slight bulge o/s/f tyre outer sidewall & tread low inner edge

stone chips screen

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,251 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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LV53 CKO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV53 CKO, 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 LV53 CKO registered?

LV53 CKO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is LV53 CKO safe to buy?

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