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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,457 cc

L40 DGYMOT history

L40 DGY is a grey petrol Subaru Outback first used on 25 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
111,156 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DGY was last recorded at 111,156 miles on 6 May 2026, 7,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,937 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,219 miles
Average per year
6,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,156 miles
  • 2025 – 103,937 miles
  • 2024 – 96,535 miles
  • 2022 – 87,841 miles
  • 2021 – 81,159 miles
  • 2020 – 77,115 miles
  • 2019 – 69,961 miles
  • 2018 – 61,344 miles
  • 2017 – 55,199 miles
  • 2016 – 49,663 miles
  • 2015 – 44,660 miles
  • 2014 – 38,725 miles
  • 2013 – 31,676 miles
  • 2012 – 26,809 miles
  • 2011 – 21,201 miles
  • 2010 – 14,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,156 miles (+7,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    494139790253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass103,937 miles (+7,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    220196682293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    467782175869
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,535 miles (+8,694)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    324189621460
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,841 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    556755308804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,841 miles (+6,682)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    354743748900
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,159 miles (+4,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    160153501262
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass77,115 miles (+7,154)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    346143233292
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,961 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    809956991347
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail69,961 miles (+8,617)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    994449061556
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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. Pass61,344 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    234876312259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass55,199 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    982504877213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,663 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    428375654389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,062 miles (+4,402)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,062 miles
    Test number
    497811175261
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin apears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin apears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFoot pedal knocking when pressed. needs further checking.

  15. Pass44,660 miles (+5,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    628743023016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,725 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    906850164290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    376581563444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,676 miles (+4,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    497231163240
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,809 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    738545052209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,201 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,201 miles
    Test number
    395051171435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,888 miles
    Test number
    362046460270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DGY

Does L40 DGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DGY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DGY?
The MOT on L40 DGY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DGY done?
L40 DGY was recorded at 111,156 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,164 miles a year.
Has L40 DGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DGY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 DGY 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 L40 DGY find?
L40 DGY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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