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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,500 cc

L2 GNUMOT history

L2 GNU is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,996 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GNU was last recorded at 108,996 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,344 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,996 miles
  • 2025 – 108,344 miles
  • 2024 – 107,550 miles
  • 2023 – 105,740 miles
  • 2022 – 102,566 miles
  • 2021 – 101,555 miles
  • 2019 – 96,516 miles
  • 2018 – 91,679 miles
  • 2017 – 87,243 miles
  • 2016 – 84,499 miles
  • 2015 – 78,015 miles
  • 2014 – 70,535 miles
  • 2013 – 59,654 miles
  • 2012 – 50,397 miles
  • 2011 – 36,094 miles
  • 2010 – 27,574 miles
  • 2007 – 10,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,996 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,996 miles
    Test number
    238935483146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,344 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,344 miles
    Test number
    476661632948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail108,326 miles (+776)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    680918655679
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass107,550 miles (+1,810)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    445871277300
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight front and rear suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  5. Pass105,740 miles (+3,174)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    673856929681
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  6. Pass102,566 miles (+1,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    872282747894
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPin hole o/s/f outer cv boot

  7. Pass101,555 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    201588941303
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail101,553 miles (+5,037)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    750569959858
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,516 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    862924690439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,679 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    508754230574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,665 miles (+4,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,665 miles
    Test number
    326211208285
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass87,243 miles (+2,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,243 miles
    Test number
    925855449317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,499 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    800537475254
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,015 miles (+7,480)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,015 miles
    Test number
    687575825195
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in both front coil over shafts

  15. Pass70,535 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    207829424482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,430 miles (+10,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    606583524186
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass59,654 miles (+9,257)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    206545233163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass50,397 miles (+14,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    428006542133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,094 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    657840221171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,574 miles
    Test number
    354303630173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,747 km
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,747 km
    Test number
    242921149404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,940 miles
    Test number
    114319327263
    • NoteDust covers missing from front dampers

Questions about L2 GNU

Does L2 GNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 GNU is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 GNU?
The MOT on L2 GNU is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 GNU done?
L2 GNU was recorded at 108,996 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has L2 GNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GNU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 GNU 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 L2 GNU find?
L2 GNU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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