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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,998 cc

JB 8781MOT history

JB 8781 is a grey diesel Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,786 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JB 8781
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JB 8781 was last recorded at 96,786 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,786 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,786 miles
  • 2025 – 92,489 miles
  • 2024 – 88,399 miles
  • 2023 – 84,536 miles
  • 2022 – 79,851 miles
  • 2021 – 75,531 miles
  • 2020 – 73,100 miles
  • 2019 – 68,127 miles
  • 2018 – 63,828 miles
  • 2017 – 57,725 miles
  • 2016 – 50,886 miles
  • 2015 – 39,812 miles
  • 2014 – 27,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,786 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Corrosion on underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    131842915196
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,786 miles (+4,297)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    204575647282
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,489 miles (+4,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,489 miles
    Test number
    957385067347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,399 miles (+3,863)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    203985922415
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding

  5. Pass84,536 miles (+4,685)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    862670100440
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  6. Pass79,851 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,851 miles
    Test number
    429914285945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroding

  7. Fail79,851 miles (+4,320)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,851 miles
    Test number
    603910173019
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroding

  8. Pass75,531 miles (+2,431)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    326625999685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange joints corroded

  9. Pass73,100 miles (+4,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    391054417822
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange joints corroding
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  10. Pass68,127 miles (+4,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    291663923302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange joints corroding
    • AdvisorySlight binding on offside rear brake

  11. Pass63,828 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    139654863353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,725 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    813963454832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,886 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    122987099054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,844 miles (+11,032)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    950727981688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is starting to tear on sidewall

  15. Pass39,812 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    387306455007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    246082854016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JB 8781

What vehicle is registration JB 8781 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JB 8781 on a grey diesel Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JB 8781 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JB 8781 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JB 8781?
The MOT on JB 8781 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JB 8781 done?
JB 8781 was recorded at 96,786 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,708 miles a year.
Has JB 8781 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JB 8781 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on JB 8781 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 JB 8781 find?
JB 8781 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: corrosion underside of vehicle; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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