Subaru Legacy
Orange · Petrol · 2002 · 2,457 cc
LA51 BBJMOT history
LA51 BBJ is an orange petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 161,560 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BBJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Legacy
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BBJ was last recorded at 161,560 miles on 26 May 2026, 7,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,561 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,999 miles
- Average per year
- 5,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,560 miles
- 2025 – 153,561 miles
- 2024 – 145,444 miles
- 2023 – 140,907 miles
- 2021 – 138,799 miles
- 2019 – 132,043 miles
- 2018 – 130,308 miles
- 2016 – 127,506 miles
- 2015 – 121,420 miles
- 2014 – 114,364 miles
- 2013 – 106,568 miles
- 2012 – 97,943 miles
- 2011 – 95,838 miles
- 2010 – 93,067 miles
- 2009 – 88,912 miles
- 2008 – 78,956 miles
- 2006 – 60,889 miles
- 2005 – 53,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,560 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
205/50/16 91W XL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front and rear brake pads low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,560 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 161,560 miles
- Test number
- 526611338791
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass153,561 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 153,561 miles
- Test number
- 718485201284
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail153,561 miles (+8,117)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,561 miles
- Test number
- 288668137496
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,444 miles (+4,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 145,444 miles
- Test number
- 527478857942
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 140,907 miles
- Test number
- 400791192076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,907 miles (+2,108)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,907 miles
- Test number
- 967328472215
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass138,799 miles (+6,756)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,799 miles
- Test number
- 370472560398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,043 miles (+1,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,043 miles
- Test number
- 641851448999
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,308 miles (+2,802)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 130,308 miles
- Test number
- 695479166609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,506 miles (+6,086)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,506 miles
- Test number
- 131298312255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,420 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,420 miles
- Test number
- 885133379546
- Advisory205/50/16 91W XL
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear discs worn and pitted
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to check headlamp alignment
Fail121,420 miles (+7,056)11 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,420 miles
- Test number
- 777048934052
- 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- Advisory205/50/16 91W XL
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear discs worn and pitted
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to check headlamp alignment
Pass114,364 miles (+7,796)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 114,364 miles
- Test number
- 749841084230
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCut in n/s/f tyre wall
- NoteRear silencer corroded
- NoteSlight exhaust leak at centre joint area
Pass106,568 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 106,568 miles
- Test number
- 708011383274
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteF ex heat covers loose
- NoteNsf spot light damaged
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
Fail106,567 miles (+8,624)1 failure5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,567 miles
- Test number
- 957670883221
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteF ex heat covers loose
- NoteNsf spot light damaged
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSome wear on f discs
Pass97,943 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 97,943 miles
- Test number
- 248234682258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteWiper blades poor
Fail97,943 miles (+2,105)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,943 miles
- Test number
- 716304582266
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass95,838 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 95,838 miles
- Test number
- 617223521269
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass93,067 miles (+4,155)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 93,067 miles
- Test number
- 723036130245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,912 miles (+9,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 88,912 miles
- Test number
- 401021569192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,956 miles (+18,067)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 78,956 miles
- Test number
- 102530678156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,889 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 60,889 miles
- Test number
- 242869836361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,029 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 53,029 miles
- Test number
- 712594765361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,966 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,966 miles
- Test number
- 373333365345
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about LA51 BBJ
- Does LA51 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BBJ is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BBJ?
- The MOT on LA51 BBJ is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 BBJ done?
- LA51 BBJ was recorded at 161,560 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
- Has LA51 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BBJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BBJ 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 LA51 BBJ find?
- LA51 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: underside corroded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.