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Subaru Forester

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,994 cc

LM59 LAAMOT history

LM59 LAA is a silver diesel Subaru Forester first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,396 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 LAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 LAA was last recorded at 112,396 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 13,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,460 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,936 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,396 miles
  • 2025 – 98,460 miles
  • 2024 – 85,748 miles
  • 2023 – 84,605 miles
  • 2022 – 77,212 miles
  • 2021 – 72,434 miles
  • 2020 – 65,749 miles
  • 2019 – 59,897 miles
  • 2018 – 54,754 miles
  • 2017 – 50,336 miles
  • 2016 – 46,087 miles
  • 2015 – 41,423 miles
  • 2014 – 36,764 miles
  • 2013 – 29,774 miles
  • 2012 – 22,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,396 miles (+13,936)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,396 miles
    Test number
    682105845492
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,460 miles (+12,712)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    682899200163
    • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lamp fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS wishbone rear bush cracking / delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,748 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    844776881618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,747 miles (+1,142)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,747 miles
    Test number
    617175349894
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass84,605 miles (+7,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    316601628223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,212 miles (+4,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,212 miles
    Test number
    795070623722
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass72,434 miles (+6,685)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    128162415448
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass65,749 miles (+5,852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    370751579954
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing , treads 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,897 miles (+5,143)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    471244690553
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  10. Pass54,754 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    633977991974
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass50,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    896839926688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail50,336 miles (+4,249)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    138045351455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass46,087 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    868743782982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass41,423 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    482856762211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,764 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,764 miles
    Test number
    599082304358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,774 miles (+6,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    978254603372
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass22,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    828504302361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 LAA

Does LM59 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 LAA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 LAA?
The MOT on LM59 LAA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 LAA done?
LM59 LAA was recorded at 112,396 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has LM59 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 LAA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 LAA 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 LM59 LAA find?
LM59 LAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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