2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · BW08 XLD
2008 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2008. Recorded mileage 200,343 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2457cc
BW08 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 200,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BW08 XLD Mileage History
- 31/10/2023173,753 mi
- 31/10/2023173,754 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2024188,468 mi+14,714 mi
- 15/11/2024188,752 mi+284 mi
- 23/04/2026200,343 mi+11,591 mi
Average of roughly 10,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW08 XLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Legacy (BW08 XLD) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level sensor linkage rod dethatched (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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