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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc

L8 LMKMOT history

L8 LMK is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

L8 LMK silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
136,636 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LMK was last recorded at 136,636 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 15,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,887 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
15,749 miles
Average per year
4,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,636 miles
  • 2022 – 120,887 miles
  • 2021 – 117,909 miles
  • 2019 – 113,763 miles
  • 2018 – 107,597 miles
  • 2017 – 104,090 miles
  • 2016 – 99,671 miles
  • 2015 – 95,534 miles
  • 2014 – 91,754 miles
  • 2013 – 87,906 miles
  • 2012 – 83,781 miles
  • 2011 – 78,895 miles
  • 2010 – 73,962 miles
  • 2009 – 70,071 miles
  • 2008 – 65,292 miles
  • 2007 – 60,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side view mirror is slightly damaged but sufficiently supported
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front most trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side view mirror is slightly damaged but sufficiently supported
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front most trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine Management Light On.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,636 miles (+15,749)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,636 miles
    Test number
    289603863171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side view mirror is slightly damaged but sufficiently supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front most trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side view mirror is slightly damaged but sufficiently supported
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front most trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,887 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,887 miles
    Test number
    710643886779
    • 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))

  3. Pass117,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    524730139866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,909 miles (+4,146)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    750494529654
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,763 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    825669544616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,696 miles (+6,099)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,696 miles
    Test number
    891198165657
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,597 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    977322056296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    694137403807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,090 miles (+4,419)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    755147510502
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass99,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    167448604644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,671 miles (+4,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    739893622816
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryClutch Biting Point Very High & Clutch Slipping.

  12. Pass95,534 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    697440480918
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

  13. Fail95,524 miles (+3,770)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,524 miles
    Test number
    622262285946
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

  14. Pass91,754 miles (+3,848)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    457528204311
    • NoteEngine Management Light On.
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edges.

  15. Pass87,906 miles (+4,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    668184423372
    • NoteEngine Management Light On.

  16. Pass83,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    739596222324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,777 miles (+4,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,777 miles
    Test number
    797386522395
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass78,895 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    259473311319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,962 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    673729000343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,071 miles (+4,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    333266809352
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass65,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    483463228413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,292 miles (+4,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    624593328387
    • Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail60,717 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    611430637360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass60,717 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    840340437335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    144580337449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LMK

Does L8 LMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 LMK expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 LMK?
The MOT on L8 LMK expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 LMK done?
L8 LMK was recorded at 136,636 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
Has L8 LMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LMK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 LMK 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 L8 LMK find?
L8 LMK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front side view mirror is slightly damaged but sufficiently supported, and 6 more.

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