Subaru Outback
Green and Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,457 cc
LU51 LAPMOT history
LU51 LAP is a green and grey petrol Subaru Outback first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 142,391 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU51 LAP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Outback
- Colour
- Green and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU51 LAP was last recorded at 142,391 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,302 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,089 miles
- Average per year
- 5,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,391 miles
- 2025 – 136,302 miles
- 2024 – 129,781 miles
- 2023 – 127,472 miles
- 2022 – 123,329 miles
- 2021 – 120,352 miles
- 2020 – 120,196 miles
- 2019 – 119,223 miles
- 2018 – 117,448 miles
- 2017 – 116,702 miles
- 2016 – 113,880 miles
- 2015 – 109,274 miles
- 2014 – 103,527 miles
- 2013 – 96,403 miles
- 2012 – 91,860 miles
- 2011 – 83,038 miles
- 2010 – 70,910 miles
- 2009 – 59,281 miles
- 2008 – 49,992 miles
- 2007 – 35,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear subframe in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,391 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 142,391 miles
- Test number
- 869016674896
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail142,389 miles (+6,087)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,389 miles
- Test number
- 661553822057
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass136,302 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 136,302 miles
- Test number
- 826316809447
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail136,300 miles (+6,519)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,300 miles
- Test number
- 134032026256
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass129,781 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 129,781 miles
- Test number
- 578830600254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,472 miles (+4,143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,472 miles
- Test number
- 577074288231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine nosey
- AdvisoryRear subframe in vary poor condition
Pass123,329 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,329 miles
- Test number
- 513458273428
- AdvisoryRear subframe in poor condition
Fail123,313 miles (+2,961)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,313 miles
- Test number
- 110639151557
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe in poor condition
Pass120,352 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,352 miles
- Test number
- 978853709671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,348 miles (+152)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,348 miles
- Test number
- 465445090625
- DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both. (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very corroded.
Pass120,196 miles (+973)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,196 miles
- Test number
- 389439248778
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured.
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust flanges thin.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,223 miles (+1,775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,223 miles
- Test number
- 112490124639
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flanges very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.
Pass117,448 miles (+746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,448 miles
- Test number
- 752824219727
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very badly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,702 miles (+2,822)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,702 miles
- Test number
- 502291199637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,880 miles (+4,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 113,880 miles
- Test number
- 748125725700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded off
- AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded rear and centre
Pass109,274 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 109,274 miles
- Test number
- 233880229436
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust braking at front joints
- AdvisoryRear exhaust joints detearated bad
Fail109,270 miles (+5,743)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,270 miles
- Test number
- 198575008144
- FailureNearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust braking at front joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust joints detearated bad
Pass103,527 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 103,527 miles
- Test number
- 139087204392
- AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- NoteExhaust system corroded badly in places
Fail103,522 miles (+7,119)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,522 miles
- Test number
- 375437704392
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteExhaust system corroded badly in places
Pass96,403 miles (+4,543)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 96,403 miles
- Test number
- 218225913371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,860 miles (+8,822)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 91,860 miles
- Test number
- 496977312451
- AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,038 miles (+12,128)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 83,038 miles
- Test number
- 616394011382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,910 miles (+51)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 70,910 miles
- Test number
- 674436620338
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/S/R tyre pucture repaired on apex of tread to outer wall
Fail70,859 miles (+11,578)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,859 miles
- Test number
- 771551020309
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/S/R tyre pucture repaired on apex of tread to outer wall
Pass59,281 miles (+9,289)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,281 miles
- Test number
- 584573729381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,992 miles (+14,275)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,992 miles
- Test number
- 980712018303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 123706217364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU51 LAP
- Does LU51 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 LAP is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU51 LAP?
- The MOT on LU51 LAP is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU51 LAP done?
- LU51 LAP was recorded at 142,391 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
- Has LU51 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU51 LAP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LU51 LAP 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 LU51 LAP find?
- LU51 LAP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively on limit.
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