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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LS59 LMSMOT history

LS59 LMS is a black diesel Subaru Forester first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,871 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LMS was last recorded at 104,871 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 5,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,725 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,146 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,871 miles
  • 2025 – 99,725 miles
  • 2024 – 94,973 miles
  • 2023 – 90,003 miles
  • 2022 – 85,229 miles
  • 2021 – 79,468 miles
  • 2020 – 75,093 miles
  • 2019 – 71,295 miles
  • 2018 – 64,261 miles
  • 2017 – 58,162 miles
  • 2016 – 50,787 miles
  • 2015 – 43,839 miles
  • 2014 – 37,057 miles
  • 2013 – 31,434 miles
  • 2012 – 22,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,871 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    401531833417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,725 miles
    Test number
    907503314356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail99,725 miles (+4,752)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,725 miles
    Test number
    422803322341
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass94,973 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    279115256341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail94,972 miles (+4,969)2 major3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    699483407895
    • 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 testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass90,003 miles (+4,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,003 miles
    Test number
    398977802889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,229 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    559618645474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,468 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    960516975723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,093 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    554294538416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,295 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    783821307522
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass64,261 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    714544984662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,162 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    765240895644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass50,787 miles (+6,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    723506821006
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass43,839 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    905740460656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,057 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,057 miles
    Test number
    187658234217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,434 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    279041343278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    365905032265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LMS

Does LS59 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LMS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LMS?
The MOT on LS59 LMS is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LMS done?
LS59 LMS was recorded at 104,871 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has LS59 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LMS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 LMS 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 LS59 LMS find?
LS59 LMS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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