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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

LE53 LANMOT history

LE53 LAN is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LE53 LAN blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
105,933 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LAN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LAN was last recorded at 105,933 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,000 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,933 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,933 miles
  • 2025 – 104,000 miles
  • 2024 – 101,122 miles
  • 2023 – 96,482 miles
  • 2022 – 95,740 miles
  • 2021 – 93,848 miles
  • 2020 – 92,749 miles
  • 2019 – 90,948 miles
  • 2018 – 88,825 miles
  • 2017 – 82,720 miles
  • 2016 – 74,959 miles
  • 2015 – 63,706 miles
  • 2014 – 54,855 miles
  • 2013 – 51,292 miles
  • 2012 – 47,923 miles
  • 2011 – 42,247 miles
  • 2010 – 39,337 miles
  • 2009 – 28,664 miles
  • 2008 – 18,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,933 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    828396597201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,000 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    970358649623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail103,956 miles (+2,834)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,956 miles
    Test number
    910645974997
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plate spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,122 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    816498587671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,482 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,482 miles
    Test number
    922890520368
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovered in grease or other material(coated)

  6. Pass95,740 miles (+29)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    575737156244
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,711 miles (+1,863)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    384364775056
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    637280095015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,848 miles (+1,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    559141774366
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass92,749 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,749 miles
    Test number
    638599674111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,948 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    195190709351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,825 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    967152108483
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail88,766 miles (+6,046)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    785728337455
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,720 miles (+7,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    367592516613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,959 miles (+11,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    764589726952
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass63,706 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    448713815120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,855 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    247194134124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,292 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    769120143140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,923 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,923 miles
    Test number
    535846142156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,247 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    107996631138
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail42,194 miles (+2,857)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    516391531147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,337 miles (+10,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,337 miles
    Test number
    992760740181
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,664 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    912760359110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,491 miles
    Test number
    260330958121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,491 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,491 miles
    Test number
    914359648146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE53 LAN

Does LE53 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 LAN is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LAN?
The MOT on LE53 LAN is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 LAN done?
LE53 LAN was recorded at 105,933 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has LE53 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LAN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 LAN 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 LE53 LAN find?
LE53 LAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link.

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