Subaru Forester
Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc
LD03 YVFMOT history
LD03 YVF is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 175,292 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 YVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 YVF was last recorded at 175,292 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,281 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 7,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,292 miles
- 2024 – 171,770 miles
- 2023 – 167,657 miles
- 2022 – 164,251 miles
- 2021 – 160,734 miles
- 2020 – 155,891 miles
- 2019 – 153,175 miles
- 2017 – 139,571 miles
- 2016 – 134,282 miles
- 2015 – 128,142 miles
- 2014 – 122,063 miles
- 2013 – 115,724 miles
- 2012 – 109,473 miles
- 2011 – 103,496 miles
- 2010 – 98,059 miles
- 2009 – 80,776 miles
- 2008 – 63,036 miles
- 2007 – 45,772 miles
- 2006 – 32,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,292 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mid joint (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,292 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 175,292 miles
- Test number
- 973791441672
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mid joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,281 miles (+3,511)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,281 miles
- Test number
- 947344952029
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mid joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,770 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 171,770 miles
- Test number
- 254293857478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail171,760 miles (+4,103)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,760 miles
- Test number
- 773298460992
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass167,657 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 167,657 miles
- Test number
- 865003130002
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,647 miles (+3,396)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,647 miles
- Test number
- 818955350369
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,251 miles (+3,517)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,251 miles
- Test number
- 332873715922
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,734 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,734 miles
- Test number
- 635809756982
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail160,734 miles (+4,843)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,734 miles
- Test number
- 535668847640
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass155,891 miles (+2,716)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 155,891 miles
- Test number
- 822040003074
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake lower readings o/s than n/s
Pass153,175 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 153,175 miles
- Test number
- 619224773335
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,175 miles (+13,604)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,175 miles
- Test number
- 195078266181
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,571 miles (+5,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,571 miles
- Test number
- 623231273609
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySubframes and suspension components rusty
Pass134,282 miles (+128)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 134,282 miles
- Test number
- 310280015172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail134,154 miles (+6,012)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,154 miles
- Test number
- 452191185589
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting missing (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear box exhaust poor condition
Fail128,142 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 225541015195
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass128,142 miles (+6,079)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 268011715179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,063 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 122,063 miles
- Test number
- 806361894070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,724 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 115,724 miles
- Test number
- 507084673093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,473 miles (+5,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 109,473 miles
- Test number
- 805440172043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,496 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 103,496 miles
- Test number
- 409038971009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,059 miles (+17,283)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 98,059 miles
- Test number
- 371011990036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,776 miles (+17,740)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 80,776 miles
- Test number
- 772746199028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,036 miles (+17,264)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,036 miles
- Test number
- 930855278043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,772 miles (+455)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,772 miles
- Test number
- 294540037134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,317 miles (+12,538)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 45,317 miles
- Test number
- 111693677469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 32,779 miles
- Test number
- 430041006132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 YVF
- Does LD03 YVF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 YVF expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 YVF?
- The MOT on LD03 YVF expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 YVF done?
- LD03 YVF was recorded at 175,292 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,290 miles a year.
- Has LD03 YVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 YVF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD03 YVF 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 LD03 YVF find?
- LD03 YVF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mid joint; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.
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