2010 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · L8 PVH

The most recent MOT (24 September 2025) was a pass, but it flagged several wear‑related items that were not present in the earlier tests. The key defects recorded were a severely deteriorated CV boot on the off‑side front inner drive‑shaft joint, worn rear brake discs, a defective rear‑exhaust mounting, and front lower suspension arm pins/bushes showing wear (both off‑side and near‑side). A year earlier (30 September 2024) the car also passed, but the same rear‑exhaust mounting defect and rear‑brake disc wear were noted, together with general surface corrosion. The failure on 25 September 2024 added a number of new problems – a non‑functioning near‑side side repeater, a bulging front inner tyre, an excessively worn rear anti‑roll‑bar pin/bush, and the same rear‑exhaust and brake‑disc issues. The pattern is clear: the vehicle was clean in 2022 and 2023, but from late 2024 onward a suite of age‑related wear items has begun to appear and accumulate. The trend is therefore worsening rather than stable, with several different components now requiring attention. Mileage at 134,588 mi for a 16‑year‑old Subaru Outback works out to roughly 8,400 mi per year – a typical usage rate. The mileage itself does not suggest extreme abuse, but the age of the car means that consumables such as brake discs, suspension bushings, CV boots and exhaust mounts are likely reaching the end of their service lives. For a prospective buyer the priority checks should be: Inspect the rear brake discs for thickness and surface condition – they may need replacement soon. Examine the rear‑exhaust mounting for cracks or looseness, as a defective mount can lead to vibration and possible exhaust leaks.