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RO03 LZB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,751 mi
Last recorded106,751 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 LZB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 106,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed areas.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed areas.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed area.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Rear Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,821 miles

ALL 4 tires wearing on edges

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,725 miles

ALL 4 tires wearing on edges

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,304 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,728 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,475 miles

both side rear tyres worn on inside advise

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded on inner faces and lipped

offside font seatbelt squeeks when pulled out

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,507 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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RO03 LZB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO03 LZB, 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 RO03 LZB registered?

RO03 LZB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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