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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,000 cc

B9 LHAMOT history

B9 LHA is a blue petrol Subaru Outback first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,724 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LHA was last recorded at 147,724 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,372 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,352 miles
Average per year
7,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,724 miles
  • 2025 – 145,372 miles
  • 2024 – 136,840 miles
  • 2023 – 124,434 miles
  • 2022 – 115,315 miles
  • 2021 – 108,676 miles
  • 2020 – 99,675 miles
  • 2019 – 95,720 miles
  • 2018 – 85,797 miles
  • 2017 – 77,862 miles
  • 2016 – 65,084 miles
  • 2015 – 54,453 miles
  • 2014 – 41,845 miles
  • 2013 – 36,116 miles
  • 2012 – 30,321 miles
  • 2011 – 26,554 miles
  • 2010 – 24,123 miles
  • 2009 – 20,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,724 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,724 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,724 miles
    Test number
    318693491279
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,372 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,372 miles
    Test number
    834014171928
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail145,363 miles (+8,523)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    876964150994
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,840 miles
    Test number
    234145785689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,840 miles (+12,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,840 miles
    Test number
    672936559378
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,434 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,434 miles
    Test number
    416522272399
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail124,429 miles (+9,114)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    453553880919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass115,315 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,315 miles
    Test number
    308275084111
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower FOG LAMP INOP
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail115,313 miles (+6,637)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,313 miles
    Test number
    585284624345
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower FOG LAMP INOP
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,676 miles (+9,001)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,676 miles
    Test number
    175391177933
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,675 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,675 miles
    Test number
    648809913631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,670 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    443842344004
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,720 miles (+9,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    570077284217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,797 miles (+7,935)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    740992875847
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass77,862 miles (+12,778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    968478086084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

  16. Pass65,084 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    236012980199
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust flanges rusting away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,015 miles (+10,562)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    843210759144
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust flanges rusting away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    176429235212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail54,453 miles (+12,608)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    205699335277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass41,845 miles (+5,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    878769914292
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge worn also perished between tread blocks
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner & outer edges worn also perished

  21. Pass36,116 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,116 miles
    Test number
    497355933215
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass30,321 miles (+3,767)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    386187722239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass26,554 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,554 miles
    Test number
    268968541214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,123 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    660690530249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    170296039236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B9 LHA

Does B9 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B9 LHA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B9 LHA?
The MOT on B9 LHA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B9 LHA done?
B9 LHA was recorded at 147,724 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,467 miles a year.
Has B9 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LHA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on B9 LHA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B9 LHA find?
B9 LHA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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