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Blue and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

L15 RXVMOT history

L15 RXV is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,429 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RXV was last recorded at 132,429 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,911 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,518 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,429 miles
  • 2025 – 130,911 miles
  • 2024 – 128,081 miles
  • 2023 – 125,486 miles
  • 2022 – 123,493 miles
  • 2021 – 120,570 miles
  • 2020 – 117,675 miles
  • 2019 – 110,659 miles
  • 2018 – 105,314 miles
  • 2017 – 98,119 miles
  • 2016 – 90,340 miles
  • 2015 – 83,242 miles
  • 2014 – 77,213 miles
  • 2013 – 71,053 miles
  • 2012 – 62,342 miles
  • 2011 – 50,454 miles
  • 2010 – 41,415 miles
  • 2009 – 32,274 miles
  • 2008 – 27,251 miles
  • 2007 – 24,818 miles
  • 2006 – 19,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,429 miles (+1,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    978308737217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,911 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,911 miles
    Test number
    594660404714
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps heavily corroded

  3. Pass128,081 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    619247004254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass125,486 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,486 miles
    Test number
    120609839484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,493 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    980010806611
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,456 miles (+2,886)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,456 miles
    Test number
    973899204920
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 rear silencer hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,570 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    155432209744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,675 miles (+7,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    885114436022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BINDING IN NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

  9. Pass110,659 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    929167531397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,314 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    147922383216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,119 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,119 miles
    Test number
    730471699262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,340 miles (+7,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    854491643073
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass83,242 miles (+6,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    618710405163
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass77,213 miles (+6,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    425895284009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,053 miles (+8,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    716884313180
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,342 miles (+11,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    866715142040
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass50,454 miles (+9,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    857472641046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,415 miles (+9,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    112457250496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,274 miles (+5,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    950137359048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass27,251 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    303020068006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,818 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,818 miles
    Test number
    634401267074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    331130966091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 RXV

Does L15 RXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RXV is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 RXV?
The MOT on L15 RXV is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RXV done?
L15 RXV was recorded at 132,429 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has L15 RXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RXV has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 RXV 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 RXV find?
L15 RXV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 1 more.

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