Subaru Impreza
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc
L23 WYJMOT history
L23 WYJ is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 75,988 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 WYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 13 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 WYJ was last recorded at 75,988 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2010: 74,202 miles, lower than 162,719 miles on 12 Mar 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,977 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,988 miles
- 2025 – 75,977 miles
- 2023 – 75,949 miles
- 2022 – 75,922 miles
- 2021 – 75,870 miles
- 2020 – 75,853 miles
- 2019 – 75,730 miles
- 2017 – 75,714 miles
- 2016 – 75,648 miles
- 2015 – 75,308 miles
- 2014 – 74,781 miles
- 2010 – 74,202 miles
- 2009 – 162,719 miles
- 2008 – 159,202 miles
- 2007 – 153,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,988 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components have been under sealed
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.
Underneath and various suspension components have been under sealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Underneath and various suspension components have been undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,988 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 75,988 miles
- Test number
- 868830856396
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components have been under sealed
Pass75,977 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 75,977 miles
- Test number
- 209689626462
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath and various suspension components have been under sealed
Pass75,958 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 75,958 km
- Test number
- 695064275945
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath and various suspension components have been under sealed
Pass75,949 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 75,949 miles
- Test number
- 682884420411
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath and various suspension components have been undersealed
Pass75,922 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,922 miles
- Test number
- 265371099107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath and various suspension components have been undersealed
Fail75,922 miles (+52)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,922 miles
- Test number
- 155171301468
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath and various suspension components have been undersealed
Pass75,870 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,870 miles
- Test number
- 546872955779
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,860 miles (+7)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,860 miles
- Test number
- 781850829110
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,853 miles
- Test number
- 540831261961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,852 miles (+122)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,852 miles
- Test number
- 448738299613
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass75,730 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,730 miles
- Test number
- 286941200930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,714 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,714 miles
- Test number
- 605839211388
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,648 miles (+340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,648 miles
- Test number
- 517248693432
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService and parking brake just met the required efficiency
Pass75,308 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,308 miles
- Test number
- 366438045104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,781 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,781 miles
- Test number
- 285355154408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,202 miles (-88,517)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 74,202 miles
- Test number
- 330472260113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,719 miles (+3,517)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 162,719 miles
- Test number
- 102671579451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,202 miles (+6,114)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 159,202 miles
- Test number
- 522556408186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,088 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 153,088 miles
- Test number
- 232607087018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,083 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,083 miles
- Test number
- 772461487011
- 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)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass140,544 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 140,544 km
- Test number
- 610640986031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,544 km5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,544 km
- Test number
- 202569776062
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L23 WYJ
- Does L23 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 WYJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 WYJ?
- The MOT on L23 WYJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 WYJ done?
- L23 WYJ was recorded at 75,988 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has L23 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 WYJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L23 WYJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 WYJ find?
- L23 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; under body and various suspension components have been under sealed.
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