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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,000 cc

LR05 VWEMOT history

LR05 VWE is a silver petrol Subaru Outback first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,309 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VWE was last recorded at 160,309 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,353 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,956 miles
Average per year
6,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,309 miles
  • 2025 – 153,353 miles
  • 2024 – 146,524 miles
  • 2023 – 142,117 miles
  • 2022 – 136,560 miles
  • 2021 – 130,615 miles
  • 2020 – 127,142 miles
  • 2019 – 119,062 miles
  • 2018 – 109,938 miles
  • 2017 – 99,471 miles
  • 2016 – 90,450 miles
  • 2015 – 80,170 miles
  • 2014 – 76,374 miles
  • 2013 – 71,873 miles
  • 2012 – 65,907 miles
  • 2011 – 57,194 miles
  • 2010 – 47,875 miles
  • 2009 – 41,664 miles
  • 2008 – 35,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,309 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs and rear suspension top mountings starting to rustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wearRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to limit
  • AdvisoryFront/ rear bumpers, rear tail gate, nearside rear quarter panel and offside door mirror slight damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHand brake performance slightly lowRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge
  • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside rear exterior door handle slight damage
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to split/ wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower arm inner front bush slight movement
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge and outer side wall small cut
  • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens crackedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside/ nearside front and offside/ nearside rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
  • AdvisoryOffside/ nearside front and offside/ nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear
  • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level and coolant level slightly lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates and rear brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paintRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminateRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack and power steering pipes slightly dampRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Handbrake performance slightly low

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes and rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering rack slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,309 miles (+6,956)1 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,309 miles
    Test number
    271277469159
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to limit
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear bumpers, rear tail gate, nearside rear quarter panel and offside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exterior door handle slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower arm inner front bush slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge and outer side wall small cut
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside/ nearside front and offside/ nearside rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside/ nearside front and offside/ nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level and coolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates and rear brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack and power steering pipes slightly damp

  2. Pass153,353 miles (+6,829)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    910181136208
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear and both rear/ nearside front antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear bumpers, rear tail gate, nearside rear quarter panel and offside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre - outer side wall small cut
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level and coolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates and rear brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack and power steering pipes slightly damp

  3. Pass146,524 miles (+4,407)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,524 miles
    Test number
    783181123781
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level slightly low
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear and rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear bumpers, rear tail gate, nearside rear quarter panel and offside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates and rear brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not working/ rear screen wiper blade rubber split
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack and power steering pipes slightly damp

  4. Pass142,117 miles (+5,557)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    194265909700
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes and rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and outer edge worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror, nearside rear quarter panel, rear tailgate and front/ rear bumpers slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate and rear brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

  5. Pass136,560 miles (+5,945)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    464944518517
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes and rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater lens cracked/ damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror, rear bumper and rear tailgate slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates and rear metal brake pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer jet not working
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

  6. Pass130,615 miles (+3,473)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    235112711269
    • AdvisoryFront and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror, rear bumper and rear tail gate slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs, rear brake backing plates and rear brake metal pipes/ unions/ ferrules starting to rust

  7. Pass127,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    160297022131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,142 miles (+8,080)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    678970065060
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,062 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    814975442367
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater slight damage and offside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

  10. Fail119,049 miles (+9,111)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,049 miles
    Test number
    706215109007
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater slight damage and offside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread outer edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

  11. Pass109,938 miles (+10,467)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    216185100576
    • AdvisoryBoth rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front exhaust heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeator slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to rust

  12. Pass99,471 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    494929722833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,466 miles (+9,016)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    595464151143
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass90,450 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    936790412438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,170 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    156721775436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,374 miles (+4,501)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    469648794078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded.

  17. Pass71,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,873 miles
    Test number
    238917083030
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail71,873 miles (+5,966)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,873 miles
    Test number
    847697883046
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass65,907 miles (+8,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,907 miles
    Test number
    656479302101
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass57,194 miles (+9,319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    437878481057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,875 miles (+6,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    142399890409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass41,664 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    680850799060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,159 miles
    Test number
    233298788093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VWE

Does LR05 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VWE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VWE?
The MOT on LR05 VWE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VWE done?
LR05 VWE was recorded at 160,309 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,969 miles a year.
Has LR05 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VWE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 VWE 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 LR05 VWE find?
LR05 VWE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 21 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; both front suspension coil springs and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust; brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear, and 19 more.

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