2007 Subaru Outback 3.0L Petrol · BT07 LUE
2007 Subaru Outback (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 164,709 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT07 LUE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 164,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT07 LUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Subaru Outback (BT07 LUE) between March 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
BT07 LUE Mileage History
- 04/03/201024,939 mi
- 22/02/201133,955 mi+9,016 mi
- 13/02/201244,440 mi+10,485 mi
- 13/03/201351,084 mi+6,644 mi
- 12/08/201351,237 mi+153 mi
- 17/12/201461,500 mi+10,263 mi
- 17/12/201461,502 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/201569,656 mi+8,154 mi
- 14/11/201678,772 mi+9,116 mi
- 10/11/201785,748 mi+6,976 mi
- 14/11/201895,824 mi+10,076 mi
- 10/07/2019101,866 mi+6,042 mi
- 05/01/2021113,664 mi+11,798 mi
- 05/01/2021113,664 mi
- 03/12/2021120,504 mi+6,840 mi
- 07/12/2021120,504 mi
- 05/12/2022127,716 mi+7,212 mi
- 05/12/2023137,565 mi+9,849 mi
- 05/12/2023137,570 mi+5 mi
- 04/12/2024151,835 mi+14,265 mi
- 06/12/2024151,850 mi+15 mi
- 13/10/2025164,709 mi+12,859 mi
- 13/10/2025164,709 mi
Average of roughly 8,953 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The 2.5L petrol still suffers from external head-gasket leaks that eventually require an engine-out repair, showing as oil leaking onto the exhaust (burning-oil smell), coolant loss or overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant and exhaust leaks as failure areas on this generation.
- Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)Moderate
Knocks and clunks from the front end over bumps and on full-lock turns are commonly traced to worn strut top mounts or suspension bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on the Outback, so front-end knocks should be investigated at a viewing.
- Rear Subframe and Underbody CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe, suspension mounts and underbody, often before the body panels look rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if left unchecked.
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