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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LB53 HTLMOT history

LB53 HTL is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,817 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HTL was last recorded at 114,817 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,594 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,817 miles
  • 2025 – 113,594 miles
  • 2024 – 113,594 miles
  • 2023 – 113,575 miles
  • 2022 – 107,313 miles
  • 2020 – 107,309 miles
  • 2019 – 100,015 miles
  • 2018 – 92,265 miles
  • 2017 – 77,027 miles
  • 2016 – 75,989 miles
  • 2015 – 74,081 miles
  • 2014 – 72,043 miles
  • 2013 – 69,904 miles
  • 2012 – 67,450 miles
  • 2011 – 65,106 miles
  • 2010 – 62,821 miles
  • 2009 – 60,719 miles
  • 2008 – 59,501 miles
  • 2007 – 58,042 miles
  • 2006 – 49,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral 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.

  • Front all front suspension heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,817 miles
    Test number
    307412468724
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail114,817 miles (+1,223)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,817 miles
    Test number
    822277660000
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass113,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    655874422605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,594 miles (+19)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    363857216683
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    307592335470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,575 miles (+6,262)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    319977533474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,313 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    847633460452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Pass107,309 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    577158118005
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,307 miles (+7,292)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,307 miles
    Test number
    974679144065
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,015 miles (+7,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    923608003216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,265 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    395564820200
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf arms corroded and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr and nsr ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills have corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

  12. Fail92,264 miles (+15,237)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    686573257700
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf arms corroded and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr and nsr ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills have corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

  13. Pass77,027 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    930354563057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,989 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    174677486305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,081 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    270557307224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,043 miles (+2,139)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    898607414377
    • NoteBoth front tyres becoming low and inner and outer sides walls slightly cracked.
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam patters becoming poor.
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition/corrosion.
    • NoteFront registration plate in poor condition.
    • NoteNear side front headlamp lens in poor condition.

  17. Pass69,904 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    187180533310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,450 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    427152512306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,106 miles (+2,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    667326821317
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm & slightly perished.

  20. Pass62,821 miles (+2,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    853699720395
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded.

  21. Pass60,719 miles (+1,218)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    780858549354
    • NoteBOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES ON 3.5MM
    • NoteFRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION.
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
    • NoteSUSPECT O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY.

  22. Pass59,501 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    482282258483
    • NoteBoth front and near side rear tyres getting low and near side rear very slightly out of shape.

  23. Fail59,488 miles (+1,446)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    610287648374
    • FailureCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and near side rear tyres getting low and near side rear very slightly out of shape.

  24. Pass58,042 miles (+9,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    380065247302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    191907846371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HTL

Does LB53 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HTL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HTL?
The MOT on LB53 HTL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HTL done?
LB53 HTL was recorded at 114,817 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has LB53 HTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HTL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 HTL 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 LB53 HTL find?
LB53 HTL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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