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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LD53 SUBMOT history

LD53 SUB is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LD53 SUB blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,600 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SUB was last recorded at 95,600 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,365 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
3,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,600 miles
  • 2025 – 92,644 miles
  • 2024 – 88,438 miles
  • 2023 – 87,632 miles
  • 2022 – 86,180 miles
  • 2021 – 82,581 miles
  • 2020 – 77,235 miles
  • 2019 – 76,357 miles
  • 2017 – 73,750 miles
  • 2016 – 70,977 miles
  • 2015 – 63,179 miles
  • 2014 – 47,016 miles
  • 2013 – 40,811 miles
  • 2012 – 38,397 miles
  • 2011 – 34,256 miles
  • 2010 – 30,214 miles
  • 2009 – 29,612 miles
  • 2008 – 25,728 miles
  • 2007 – 23,572 miles
  • 2006 – 21,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,600 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake may need adjustment soon.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front & rear chassis & suspension components previously under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,600 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    429118990380
    • AdvisoryHandbrake may need adjustment soon.

  2. Fail95,365 miles (+2,721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    717001580621
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill(next to suspension mount area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill(next to suspension mount area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake may need adjustment soon.

  3. Pass92,644 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    745495141372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,438 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    238113936624
    • AdvisoryFront & rear chassis & suspension components previously under sealed

  5. Fail88,434 miles (+333)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    411016438482
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear chassis & suspension components previously under sealed

  6. Pass88,101 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    827734708620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,632 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    842919220847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,180 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    548747708842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,581 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    327673351933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,553 miles (+5,318)5 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    455218138182
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow near suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass77,235 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    904354236165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,357 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    649159247276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    540641493813
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail73,750 miles (+2,773)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    131030176664
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass70,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    230265470472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,977 miles (+7,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    402752435251
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass63,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    196858235629
    • AdvisoryFront subframe is corroded on the offside and close to failure
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaitor inscure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

  18. Fail63,179 miles (+16,163)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    103073850805
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe is corroded on the offside and close to failure
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaitor inscure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

  19. Pass47,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    679574074104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail47,016 miles (+6,205)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    767178664169
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass40,811 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    388426653171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,397 miles (+4,141)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    645613672125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAftermarket windscreen tint fitted but not seriously affecting drivers view
    • NoteSlight 3d effect on registration plates

  23. Pass34,256 miles (+4,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    447977961181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDark strip on upper windscreen

  24. Pass30,214 miles (+602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    511087660123
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  25. Pass29,612 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,612 miles
    Test number
    283303369498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,728 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,728 miles
    Test number
    262799098282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,572 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    183436507326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    411601506462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SUB

Does LD53 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SUB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SUB?
The MOT on LD53 SUB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 SUB done?
LD53 SUB was recorded at 95,600 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,794 miles a year.
Has LD53 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SUB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 SUB 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 LD53 SUB find?
LD53 SUB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: handbrake may need adjustment soon..

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