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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

C8 LBGMOT history

C8 LBG is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

C8 LBG blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,209 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LBG was last recorded at 139,209 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,202 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,209 miles
  • 2024 – 139,202 miles
  • 2022 – 139,200 miles
  • 2021 – 135,055 miles
  • 2020 – 124,272 miles
  • 2019 – 114,524 miles
  • 2018 – 107,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in underseal

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    574699607687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Fail139,209 miles (+7)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    703579046339
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in underseal

  3. Pass139,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,202 miles
    Test number
    170708098554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,202 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,202 miles
    Test number
    645851911730
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,200 miles
    Test number
    643846016279
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail139,200 miles (+4,145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,200 miles
    Test number
    862720596333
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,055 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    434766600754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,019 miles (+10,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    783756848420
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,272 miles (+9,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    931228675760
    • AdvisoryOffside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously effecting overall security

  10. Pass114,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,524 miles
    Test number
    260491398642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,524 miles (+7,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,524 miles
    Test number
    459269837384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and o/s front (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass107,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    534273464880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about C8 LBG

Does C8 LBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LBG is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LBG?
The MOT on C8 LBG is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LBG done?
C8 LBG was recorded at 139,209 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,024 miles a year.
Has C8 LBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LBG has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 LBG 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 C8 LBG find?
C8 LBG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch, and 2 more.

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