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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

LX02 OSBMOT history

LX02 OSB is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,428 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 OSB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 OSB was last recorded at 77,428 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,570 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
2,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,428 miles
  • 2024 – 76,570 miles
  • 2023 – 75,676 miles
  • 2022 – 74,679 miles
  • 2021 – 73,623 miles
  • 2020 – 72,733 miles
  • 2019 – 71,768 miles
  • 2018 – 69,977 miles
  • 2017 – 67,773 miles
  • 2016 – 65,307 miles
  • 2015 – 62,575 miles
  • 2014 – 59,817 miles
  • 2013 – 56,272 miles
  • 2012 – 53,224 miles
  • 2011 – 49,553 miles
  • 2010 – 45,610 miles
  • 2009 – 40,144 miles
  • 2008 – 35,518 miles
  • 2007 – 31,099 miles
  • 2006 – 27,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,428 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,428 miles (+858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    463268176890
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,570 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    877495890467
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail76,562 miles (+886)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    461380159612
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link arm upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    347051226886
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lens dull

  5. Fail75,676 miles (+997)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    447178414112
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lens dull

  6. Pass74,679 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    531130516630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,623 miles (+890)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    244513421563
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,733 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    842824561318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,768 miles (+1,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,768 miles
    Test number
    263291088443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,977 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    689422266812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail69,971 miles (+2,198)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    578508529755
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass67,773 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,773 miles
    Test number
    891532282059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,307 miles (+2,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    529873233709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush is degrading (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arms front bushes have slight play and wear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,575 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    892597252300
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail62,527 miles (+2,710)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    111502737984
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass59,817 miles (+3,545)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,817 miles
    Test number
    557844114320
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteCondition of exhaust

  17. Pass56,272 miles (+3,048)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    335753613385
    • NoteBattery slightly loose
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/r shock damp

  18. Pass53,224 miles (+3,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    465288312427
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  19. Pass49,553 miles (+3,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    186322411312
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass45,610 miles (+5,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    171353420374
    • NoteTyres offside front worn on edge

  21. Pass40,144 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    891522429369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,137 miles (+4,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    193061129383
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass35,518 miles (+4,419)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,518 miles
    Test number
    863193428352
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split
    • NotePoor wiper clearing action
    • NoteWear both front brake discs

  24. Pass31,099 miles (+3,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,099 miles
    Test number
    360350717305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass27,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    282794116352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail27,282 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    712944116342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX02 OSB

Does LX02 OSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 OSB is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX02 OSB?
The MOT on LX02 OSB is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 OSB done?
LX02 OSB was recorded at 77,428 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,639 miles a year.
Has LX02 OSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 OSB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 OSB 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 LX02 OSB find?
LX02 OSB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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