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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

L3 LDSMOT history

L3 LDS is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L3 LDS black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,605 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LDS was last recorded at 143,605 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2019: 11,333 miles, lower than 113,320 miles on 19 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,490 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,115 miles
Average per year
6,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,605 miles
  • 2025 – 139,490 miles
  • 2024 – 134,794 miles
  • 2023 – 130,501 miles
  • 2022 – 125,992 miles
  • 2021 – 122,789 miles
  • 2020 – 120,320 miles
  • 2019 – 11,333 miles
  • 2018 – 105,978 miles
  • 2017 – 99,037 miles
  • 2016 – 90,942 miles
  • 2015 – 84,475 miles
  • 2014 – 77,716 miles
  • 2013 – 70,752 miles
  • 2012 – 60,307 miles
  • 2011 – 49,246 miles
  • 2010 – 38,238 miles
  • 2009 – 28,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front wiper starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    460600983099
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail143,605 miles (+4,115)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    140712001011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass139,490 miles (+4,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,490 miles
    Test number
    881929717659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    469431098976
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres tread is wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail134,794 miles (+4,293)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    149746737693
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres tread is wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass130,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,501 miles
    Test number
    836356912872
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail130,501 miles (+4,509)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,501 miles
    Test number
    252915951005
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass125,992 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    327520363894
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    759957884365
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail122,789 miles (+2,469)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    778898502110
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    635663925803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,320 miles (+108,987)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    803429322681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass11,333 miles (-101,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    11,333 miles
    Test number
    142565382932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail113,320 miles (+7,342)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    121519894743
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Pass105,978 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,978 miles
    Test number
    548518827703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre reqd soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre reqd very soon (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,037 miles
    Test number
    530906945447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,037 miles (+8,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,037 miles
    Test number
    175449312604
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  18. Pass90,942 miles (+6,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    772119110843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot split strong advise

  19. Pass84,475 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    129819745035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,716 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    179778544077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,752 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    126659543432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    557657342048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,307 miles (+11,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    905757542040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass49,246 miles (+11,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    958118741006
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass38,238 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,238 miles
    Test number
    873589740041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    684788459090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 LDS

Does L3 LDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LDS is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LDS?
The MOT on L3 LDS is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LDS done?
L3 LDS was recorded at 143,605 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,767 miles a year.
Has L3 LDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LDS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 LDS find?
L3 LDS passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 1 more.

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