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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LM03 WFVMOT history

LM03 WFV is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,512 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 WFV was last recorded at 136,512 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,609 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,903 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,512 miles
  • 2025 – 134,609 miles
  • 2024 – 132,394 miles
  • 2023 – 130,311 miles
  • 2022 – 127,789 miles
  • 2021 – 125,208 miles
  • 2020 – 122,435 miles
  • 2019 – 119,939 miles
  • 2018 – 117,515 miles
  • 2017 – 114,668 miles
  • 2016 – 111,543 miles
  • 2015 – 107,933 miles
  • 2014 – 104,532 miles
  • 2013 – 99,559 miles
  • 2012 – 94,956 miles
  • 2011 – 90,171 miles
  • 2010 – 84,118 miles
  • 2009 – 77,582 miles
  • 2008 – 70,755 miles
  • 2007 – 64,015 miles
  • 2006 – 56,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,512 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,512 miles (+1,903)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,512 miles
    Test number
    888679218533
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,609 miles (+2,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,609 miles
    Test number
    978795238668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass132,394 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,394 miles
    Test number
    602191937387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail132,394 miles (+2,083)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,394 miles
    Test number
    381560256891
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass130,311 miles (+2,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    111530612776
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,789 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,789 miles
    Test number
    295164200087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,208 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    192938927161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,435 miles
    Test number
    606941365646
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail122,433 miles (+2,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    220481743454
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,939 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,939 miles
    Test number
    785371916926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,933 miles (+2,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    239820651080
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass117,515 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    171468834035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass114,668 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    868759173505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOnly limited life remaining on all (four) tyres

  14. Pass111,543 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,543 miles
    Test number
    768491378827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,933 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    689293464919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,532 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    109944774274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,559 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    708513273213
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass94,956 miles (+4,785)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    277241872231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil on min mark
    • NoteSligh oil leak from oil filter area

  19. Fail90,171 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,171 miles
    Test number
    399890971429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass90,171 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,171 miles
    Test number
    445400671227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass84,118 miles (+6,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,118 miles
    Test number
    320562230490
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil on min mark

  22. Pass77,582 miles (+6,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    921117889158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass70,755 miles (+6,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    651362988101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass64,015 miles (+7,593)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    290891287466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil on min mark

  25. Pass56,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    480012076198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WFV

Does LM03 WFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WFV is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WFV?
The MOT on LM03 WFV is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WFV done?
LM03 WFV was recorded at 136,512 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has LM03 WFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WFV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 WFV 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 LM03 WFV find?
LM03 WFV failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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