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Subaru Legacy

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,000 cc

L15 GTBMOT history

L15 GTB is a blue petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 11 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,162 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
198,162 km
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,121 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L15 GTB was last recorded at 198,162 km on 19 May 2025, 2,056 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,106 km · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,056 km
Average per year
12,121 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,162 km
  • 2024 – 196,106 km
  • 2023 – 191,044 km
  • 2022 – 185,549 km
  • 2021 – 183,919 km
  • 2020 – 174,688 km
  • 2019 – 164,619 km
  • 2018 – 164,513 km
  • 2009 – 11,035 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,162 km
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyres stretched on wheel rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,162 km (+2,056)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,162 km
    Test number
    597494146803
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,106 km (+5,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    196,106 km
    Test number
    966542051077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,044 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    191,044 km
    Test number
    233964314508
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion forming underside

  4. Fail191,044 km (+5,495)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,044 km
    Test number
    676671412466
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt missing latch under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion forming underside

  5. Pass185,549 km (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,549 km
    Test number
    190030128464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass183,919 km (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    183,919 km
    Test number
    738729536884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres stretched on wheel rim
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  7. Fail183,918 km (+11)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,918 km
    Test number
    146138755196
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle misfiring badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not visible, but audible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres stretched on wheel rim
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail183,907 km (+9,219)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,907 km
    Test number
    301628063061
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both tie rod bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre un repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass174,688 km (+10,069)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,688 km
    Test number
    769351621145
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,619 km (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,619 km
    Test number
    597931127381
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

  11. Fail164,513 km4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,513 km
    Test number
    747305322405
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified cut & welded (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions & sidewall damage but no cords visible (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass157,188 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,188 miles
    Test number
    605619330490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,935 miles
    Test number
    192331351024
    • AdvisorySport exhaust fitted not excessively loud

  14. Fail151,924 miles (+5,220)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,924 miles
    Test number
    769602529761
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySport exhaust fitted not excessively loud

  15. Pass146,704 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,704 miles
    Test number
    834767770528
    • AdvisorySport exhaust fitted not excessively loud

  16. Fail146,581 miles (+6,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,581 miles
    Test number
    241767547944
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass140,514 miles (+4,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,514 miles
    Test number
    428045144345
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass136,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    479451853365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,378 miles (+5,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    948321653331
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass130,840 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    336015352387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail130,785 miles (+7,685)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,785 miles
    Test number
    686182052361
    • FailureNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass123,100 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    123,100 miles
    Test number
    438082841411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    950486450384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,035 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,035 km
    Test number
    943904849316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GTB

Does L15 GTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 GTB expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 GTB?
The MOT on L15 GTB expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 GTB done?
L15 GTB was recorded at 198,162 km at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 12,121 km a year.
Has L15 GTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GTB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 GTB 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 L15 GTB find?
L15 GTB failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; horn sound not in accordance with requirements, and 6 more.

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