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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

L1 ROOMOT history

L1 ROO is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,634 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ROO was last recorded at 90,634 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,222 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,412 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,634 miles
  • 2024 – 84,222 miles
  • 2023 – 78,196 miles
  • 2022 – 70,063 miles
  • 2021 – 69,696 miles
  • 2020 – 69,174 miles
  • 2019 – 68,509 miles
  • 2018 – 67,760 miles
  • 2017 – 66,666 miles
  • 2016 – 65,291 miles
  • 2015 – 63,454 miles
  • 2014 – 60,949 miles
  • 2013 – 57,880 miles
  • 2012 – 53,473 miles
  • 2011 – 52,827 miles
  • 2010 – 50,811 miles
  • 2009 – 49,591 miles
  • 2008 – 48,575 miles
  • 2007 – 46,868 miles
  • 2006 – 46,079 miles
  • 2005 – 44,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,634 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake drum backing plates corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Suspension components slight surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,634 miles (+6,412)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    124996250598
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake drum backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms slightly corroded

  2. Pass84,222 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    397274818018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,196 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,196 miles
    Test number
    572095607375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,063 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,063 miles
    Test number
    403526000507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,696 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    143217390765
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight surface rust

  6. Fail69,695 miles (+521)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    319528093271
    • MajorFuel hose damaged filler neck breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight surface rust

  7. Pass69,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    294922503558
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all underside suspension components

  8. Fail69,174 miles (+665)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    875432758706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all underside suspension components

  9. Pass68,509 miles (+749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    596612760349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,760 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    126589423286
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

  11. Pass66,666 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    767614622829
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

  12. Pass65,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    346262976968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

  13. Fail65,291 miles (+1,837)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    165382805808
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

  14. Pass63,454 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,454 miles
    Test number
    824196571023
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around all suspension components

  15. Pass60,949 miles (+3,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    409124044479
    • NoteUnder body components rusty

  16. Pass57,880 miles (+4,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    846345643342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    906773932378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Fail53,473 miles (+646)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    746113032315
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass52,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    279299731362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail52,827 miles (+2,016)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    106349631324
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass50,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    442934130499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Fail50,811 miles (+1,220)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    361303430399
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass49,591 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    272545739381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass48,575 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,575 miles
    Test number
    472055348442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,868 miles (+789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    702483157380
    • NoteFront brake dics's starting to corrode.

  26. Pass46,079 miles (+1,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    333461666307
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

  27. Pass44,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    793230245391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 ROO

Does L1 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ROO is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 ROO?
The MOT on L1 ROO is valid until 26 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 ROO done?
L1 ROO was recorded at 90,634 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has L1 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ROO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L1 ROO 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 ROO find?
L1 ROO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear brake drum backing plates corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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