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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

LD56 DTOMOT history

LD56 DTO is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 9 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
98,934 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 DTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 DTO was last recorded at 98,934 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 7,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,933 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,001 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,934 miles
  • 2023 – 91,933 miles
  • 2022 – 82,133 miles
  • 2021 – 73,695 miles
  • 2019 – 65,297 miles
  • 2018 – 59,442 miles
  • 2017 – 53,946 miles
  • 2016 – 46,747 miles
  • 2015 – 38,855 miles
  • 2014 – 33,321 miles
  • 2013 – 29,879 miles
  • 2012 – 26,037 miles
  • 2011 – 22,256 miles
  • 2010 – 19,417 miles
  • 2009 – 15,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,934 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam pattern on limit

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,934 miles (+7,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    455146321775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam pattern on limit
  2. Pass91,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    768355204118
    • 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))
  3. Fail91,933 miles (+9,800)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    684817718945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass82,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    667752004441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,133 miles (+8,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    281099655360
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,695 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    559008383232
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail73,695 miles (+8,398)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    150534176396
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass65,297 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    317365843589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,442 miles
    Test number
    493698609822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail59,441 miles (+5,495)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,441 miles
    Test number
    206442439976
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass53,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    841693006289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,945 miles (+7,198)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    442040991546
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass46,747 miles (+7,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    925963231734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,855 miles (+5,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    605624226669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,321 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    336761284297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,879 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    207362583240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,037 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,037 miles
    Test number
    497772482273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,256 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    258913981253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,417 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,417 miles
    Test number
    341170980229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,411 miles (+4,194)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,411 miles
    Test number
    561629370278
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to get low.
  21. Pass15,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,217 miles
    Test number
    654305779242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 DTO

Does LD56 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 DTO expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 DTO?
The MOT on LD56 DTO expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 DTO done?
LD56 DTO was recorded at 98,934 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LD56 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 DTO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 DTO 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 LD56 DTO find?
LD56 DTO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp beam pattern on limit.

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