2001 Subaru Legacy 3.0L Petrol · KB51 DVU
2001 Subaru Legacy (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 145,532 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB51 DVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 145,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB51 DVU 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 2001 Subaru Legacy (KB51 DVU) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KB51 DVU Mileage History
- 19/05/2022128,996 mi
- 19/05/2022128,997 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2023140,243 mi+11,246 mi
- 01/06/2024145,532 mi+5,289 mi
- 01/06/2024145,532 mi
Average of roughly 8,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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