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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

LB56 GKVMOT history

LB56 GKV is a silver petrol Subaru Outback first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,090 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GKV was last recorded at 59,090 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,156 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,934 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,090 miles
  • 2024 – 57,156 miles
  • 2023 – 56,144 miles
  • 2022 – 54,012 miles
  • 2021 – 51,324 miles
  • 2020 – 49,852 miles
  • 2018 – 47,205 miles
  • 2017 – 45,222 miles
  • 2016 – 43,508 miles
  • 2015 – 40,983 miles
  • 2014 – 38,648 miles
  • 2013 – 36,835 miles
  • 2012 – 34,740 miles
  • 2011 – 31,846 miles
  • 2010 – 29,018 miles
  • 2009 – 24,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,090 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes slightly crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,090 miles (+1,934)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    868112086338
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes slightly cracking

  2. Pass57,156 miles (+1,012)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    829166247164
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential bushes slightly cracking

  3. Pass56,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    961326804070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,143 miles (+2,131)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,143 miles
    Test number
    293446982951
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass54,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    499270743227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,012 miles (+2,688)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    589641529502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,324 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    408657638595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,852 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    731718866430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    193445644389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail47,205 miles (+1,983)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    713138175051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,222 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    899686127590
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass43,508 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    862133318742
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass40,983 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    218480957336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass38,648 miles (+1,813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    845564244275
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyre valves deteriorating

  15. Pass36,835 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    866302153260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass34,740 miles (+2,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    395792262432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,846 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,846 miles
    Test number
    946633841237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,018 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    552961050274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,412 miles
    Test number
    322556869451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,492 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,492 miles
    Test number
    482626469278
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 GKV

Does LB56 GKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 GKV expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GKV?
The MOT on LB56 GKV expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 GKV done?
LB56 GKV was recorded at 59,090 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has LB56 GKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GKV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 GKV 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 LB56 GKV find?
LB56 GKV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 5 more.

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