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RV57 LDX

2007 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,857 mi
Last recorded159,857 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LDX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 159,857 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 159,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,205 miles

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

Front Bumper Not Clipped in at Sides

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing Broken ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 154,781 miles

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

Front Bumper not clipped in at side

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Plastic Broken ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 154,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Bumper not clipped in at side

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Plastic Broken ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 152,442 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 138,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,892 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,325 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,545 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,910 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight binding detected from near side front brake

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,186 miles

slight noise from steering

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,188 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,661 miles

o/s headlamp cracked and slightly insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp cracked and slightly insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,569 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RV57 LDX is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 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 RV57 LDX, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV57 LDX is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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