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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,994 cc

LR09 NTUMOT history

LR09 NTU is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,115 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 NTU was last recorded at 137,115 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,417 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,698 miles
Average per year
7,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,115 miles
  • 2024 – 126,658 miles
  • 2023 – 119,269 miles
  • 2022 – 110,386 miles
  • 2021 – 103,637 miles
  • 2020 – 96,569 miles
  • 2019 – 89,101 miles
  • 2018 – 80,689 miles
  • 2017 – 70,386 miles
  • 2016 – 62,661 miles
  • 2015 – 56,096 miles
  • 2014 – 48,941 miles
  • 2013 – 44,732 miles
  • 2012 – 37,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,115 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,115 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    530225331677
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    249120032003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail133,417 miles (+6,759)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    708368338158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass126,658 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,658 miles
    Test number
    303370843030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,654 miles (+7,385)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    107408933122
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    486927900289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,269 miles (+8,883)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    821123530272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,386 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    260467309261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,637 miles (+7,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,637 miles
    Test number
    634253273229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,569 miles
    Test number
    796010347986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,569 miles (+7,468)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,569 miles
    Test number
    884675770271
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Also worn to 3mm

  12. Pass89,101 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    803323763498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    967035330381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail80,689 miles (+10,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    905820883858
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    329486176484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail70,386 miles (+7,725)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    491040605025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass62,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    653242914934
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail62,661 miles (+6,565)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    434737450427
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass56,096 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    106807925453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,941 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    506545734050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,732 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    725878723171
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass44,732 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    817788123197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,234 miles
    Test number
    645160052166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 NTU

Does LR09 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 NTU is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 NTU?
The MOT on LR09 NTU is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 NTU done?
LR09 NTU was recorded at 137,115 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
Has LR09 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 NTU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 NTU 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 LR09 NTU find?
LR09 NTU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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