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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,000 cc

LB56 GLJMOT history

LB56 GLJ is a black petrol Subaru Outback first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,817 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GLJ was last recorded at 100,817 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,214 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,603 miles
Average per year
4,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,817 miles
  • 2025 – 99,214 miles
  • 2024 – 96,845 miles
  • 2023 – 95,315 miles
  • 2022 – 93,070 miles
  • 2021 – 90,861 miles
  • 2020 – 89,368 miles
  • 2019 – 86,649 miles
  • 2018 – 83,301 miles
  • 2017 – 80,617 miles
  • 2016 – 76,793 miles
  • 2015 – 73,428 miles
  • 2014 – 69,320 miles
  • 2013 – 63,727 miles
  • 2012 – 50,848 miles
  • 2011 – 39,066 miles
  • 2009 – 27,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,817 miles (+1,603)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    589552637248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass99,214 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,214 miles
    Test number
    514108024030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail99,209 miles (+2,364)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    675161736646
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass96,845 miles (+1,530)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    715213276293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,315 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    980549655423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,070 miles (+2,209)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    872903307010
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass90,861 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    760418917702
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion around various suspension units and arms
  8. Pass89,368 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,368 miles
    Test number
    855391268669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,649 miles (+3,348)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    741848335641
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass83,301 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    258511199427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,617 miles (+3,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    895683127768
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryInner edges of tyres wearing
  12. Pass76,793 miles (+3,365)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    690577860482
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt required very soon and small split in boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass73,428 miles (+4,108)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    519864815012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront discs worn. anti-roll bar bushes worn front and rear.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass69,320 miles (+5,593)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    377617324002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges worn and required soon
  15. Pass63,727 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    309631223092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,848 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    117113432494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,066 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,066 miles
    Test number
    276520321039
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteAdvise screw in offside front tyre
  18. Fail39,066 miles (+11,538)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,066 miles
    Test number
    385690621008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteAdvise screw in offside front tyre
  19. Pass27,528 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,528 miles
    Test number
    543175049350
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteO/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum
    • NoteWear both front brake discs

Questions about LB56 GLJ

Does LB56 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GLJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GLJ?
The MOT on LB56 GLJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GLJ done?
LB56 GLJ was recorded at 100,817 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
Has LB56 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GLJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
LB56 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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