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Black and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LL03 VKPMOT history

LL03 VKP is a black and black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 7 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
112,429 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VKP was last recorded at 112,429 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 6,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,980 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,449 miles
Average per year
4,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,429 miles
  • 2023 – 105,980 miles
  • 2022 – 100,553 miles
  • 2021 – 96,150 miles
  • 2020 – 94,163 miles
  • 2019 – 91,723 miles
  • 2018 – 89,778 miles
  • 2017 – 87,794 miles
  • 2016 – 82,509 miles
  • 2015 – 81,218 miles
  • 2014 – 74,223 miles
  • 2013 – 70,996 miles
  • 2012 – 68,879 miles
  • 2011 – 63,819 miles
  • 2010 – 58,890 miles
  • 2009 – 54,645 miles
  • 2008 – 43,686 miles
  • 2007 – 34,308 miles
  • 2006 – 24,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,429 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both headlights (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,429 miles (+6,449)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,429 miles
    Test number
    572622940269
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,980 miles (+5,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    867919272667
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,553 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    449097918962
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass96,150 miles (+1,987)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    735913176699
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,163 miles (+2,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,163 miles
    Test number
    846226005928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass91,723 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    146145254640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,711 miles (+1,933)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    842662512019
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,778 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    903620960342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,794 miles (+5,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    303899668558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass82,509 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    284510628806
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both headlights (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

  11. Fail82,434 miles (+1,216)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,434 miles
    Test number
    890537479653
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres cracks to cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both headlights (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

  12. Pass81,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    137005318059
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both&sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cut on tread parrten

  13. Fail81,218 miles (+6,995)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    865203920449
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both&sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both&sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cut on tread parrten

  14. Pass74,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,223 miles
    Test number
    426373934289
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

  15. Fail74,223 miles (+3,227)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,223 miles
    Test number
    526493034299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

  16. Pass70,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    339239533480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,996 miles (+2,117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    386389633452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass68,879 miles (+5,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    635411852250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth headlamps beam patterns just met MOT requirements
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front brake pads

  19. Pass63,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    836482351280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail63,819 miles (+4,929)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    458659941210
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    244522050202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,890 miles (+4,245)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    540962650285
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass54,645 miles (+10,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    310952259413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,686 miles (+9,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    540918518269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,308 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    281023917205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    830460226227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VKP

Does LL03 VKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VKP expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VKP?
The MOT on LL03 VKP expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VKP done?
LL03 VKP was recorded at 112,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 4,864 miles a year.
Has LL03 VKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VKP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LL03 VKP 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 LL03 VKP find?
LL03 VKP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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