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SG53 RJL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 112,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,329 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SG53 RJL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG53 RJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG53 RJL?

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What year was SG53 RJL registered?

SG53 RJL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SG53 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 RJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG53 RJL have outstanding finance?

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