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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LD53 UJLMOT history

LD53 UJL is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UJL was last recorded at 148,248 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2008: 65,755 miles, lower than 121,305 miles on 30 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,292 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,956 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,248 miles
  • 2024 – 145,292 miles
  • 2023 – 143,517 miles
  • 2022 – 140,375 miles
  • 2021 – 137,098 miles
  • 2020 – 133,559 miles
  • 2019 – 130,236 miles
  • 2018 – 125,655 miles
  • 2017 – 121,305 miles
  • 2016 – 115,710 miles
  • 2015 – 112,691 miles
  • 2014 – 110,745 miles
  • 2013 – 108,724 miles
  • 2012 – 105,532 miles
  • 2011 – 102,957 miles
  • 2010 – 91,515 miles
  • 2009 – 80,632 miles
  • 2008 – 65,756 miles
  • 2007 – 121,305 miles
  • 2006 – 37,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryRear underside getting rusty

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,248 miles (+2,956)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    722093746134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear underside getting rusty
  2. Pass145,292 miles (+1,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,292 miles
    Test number
    794652646294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,517 miles (+3,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,517 miles
    Test number
    653989674670
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box repaired
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  4. Pass140,375 miles (+3,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,375 miles
    Test number
    997717412867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system rusty
  5. Pass137,098 miles (+3,539)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,098 miles
    Test number
    740045913739
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty
  6. Pass133,559 miles (+3,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,559 miles
    Test number
    359169308976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass130,236 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    507334186735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass125,655 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    928011682977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,305 miles (+5,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,305 miles
    Test number
    663508319773
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass115,710 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    743694604256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,691 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    948386809003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass110,745 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    918071204347
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass108,724 miles (+3,192)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,724 miles
    Test number
    838676993225
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
  14. Pass105,532 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    948827902366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,957 miles (+11,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    107050591277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Pass91,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    902675600380
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail91,515 miles (+10,883)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    903895600349
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass80,632 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    294581479207
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad is low
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded
  19. Fail80,629 miles (+14,873)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    153051879298
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad is low
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded
  20. Pass65,756 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    390835288282
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
  21. Fail65,755 miles (-55,550)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    381764488256
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
  22. Pass121,305 miles (+70,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    121,305 miles
    Test number
    508418834322
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass51,233 miles (+13,297)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    262734487238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    464016286252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UJL

Does LD53 UJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 UJL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UJL?
The MOT on LD53 UJL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 UJL done?
LD53 UJL was recorded at 148,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LD53 UJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UJL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on LD53 UJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 UJL find?
LD53 UJL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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