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Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LL03 XMMMOT history

LL03 XMM is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,850 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 XMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 XMM was last recorded at 107,850 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,847 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,850 miles
  • 2024 – 101,488 miles
  • 2023 – 95,172 miles
  • 2022 – 81,570 miles
  • 2021 – 67,692 miles
  • 2020 – 65,033 miles
  • 2019 – 62,710 miles
  • 2018 – 61,147 miles
  • 2017 – 58,748 miles
  • 2016 – 56,742 miles
  • 2015 – 54,533 miles
  • 2014 – 51,295 miles
  • 2013 – 48,115 miles
  • 2012 – 45,257 miles
  • 2011 – 43,038 miles
  • 2010 – 39,032 miles
  • 2009 – 34,268 miles
  • 2007 – 29,908 miles
  • 2006 – 23,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,850 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,850 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    529414361805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,847 miles (+6,359)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,847 miles
    Test number
    933979721312
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,488 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    320361536441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    317907281156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,171 miles (+13,601)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,171 miles
    Test number
    925346549317
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass81,570 miles (+13,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    653990417455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    558215615431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,692 miles (+2,659)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    163054523092
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass65,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    730785549022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,033 miles (+2,323)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    439507505594
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    546059406173
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail62,710 miles (+1,563)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    316960917176
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass61,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    606305688633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,147 miles (+2,399)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    215822527079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass58,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    293890109683
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Fail58,748 miles (+2,006)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    947497615118
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass56,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    591002012282
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Fail56,742 miles (+2,209)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    974374678313
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  19. Pass54,533 miles (+3,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    265027995160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  20. Pass51,295 miles (+3,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    209712294471
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass48,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    297248293420
    • NoteN/S/F headlamp washer device missing

  22. Fail48,115 miles (+2,858)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    197648893164
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/S/F headlamp washer device missing

  23. Pass45,257 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,257 miles
    Test number
    707082912262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,038 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    979751081139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,032 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,032 miles
    Test number
    942270800202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,966 miles (+4,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,966 miles
    Test number
    330095990112
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass34,268 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    502711309246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    463317947303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,908 miles (+6,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    680625747340
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass23,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    384957076247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,295 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    421597876272
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LL03 XMM

Does LL03 XMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 XMM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 XMM?
The MOT on LL03 XMM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 XMM done?
LL03 XMM was recorded at 107,850 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has LL03 XMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 XMM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 XMM 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 XMM find?
LL03 XMM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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