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Subaru Forester

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L1 GMRMOT history

L1 GMR is a blue diesel Subaru Forester first used on 20 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 184,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,245 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GMR was last recorded at 184,245 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 9,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,531 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,714 miles
Average per year
16,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,245 miles
  • 2024 – 174,531 miles
  • 2023 – 163,182 miles
  • 2022 – 149,875 miles
  • 2021 – 135,722 miles
  • 2020 – 119,375 miles
  • 2019 – 96,973 miles
  • 2018 – 73,128 miles
  • 2017 – 40,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,245 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flange joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,245 miles (+9,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,245 miles
    Test number
    705623256907
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,531 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    122575207360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,519 miles (+11,337)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,519 miles
    Test number
    844374965464
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside by mounting bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,182 miles (+13,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,182 miles
    Test number
    782369140349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,875 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,875 miles
    Test number
    356480368513
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail149,861 miles (+14,139)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,861 miles
    Test number
    842475632195
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,722 miles (+16,347)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    541061854446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,375 miles (+22,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    654164285968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,973 miles (+23,845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,973 miles
    Test number
    648769330468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,128 miles (+32,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    183445462195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    543062907185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Questions about L1 GMR

Does L1 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GMR is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 GMR?
The MOT on L1 GMR is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GMR done?
L1 GMR was recorded at 184,245 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 16,932 miles a year.
Has L1 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GMR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 GMR 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 L1 GMR find?
L1 GMR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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