2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LU03 JPY
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 120,162 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU03 JPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 120,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU03 JPY 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 2003 Subaru Forester (LU03 JPY) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
LU03 JPY Mileage History
- 29/08/202385,107 mi
- 17/09/2024102,570 km
- 24/09/2024103,005 mi
- 23/09/2025115,467 mi+12,462 mi
- 09/10/2026120,162 mi+4,695 mi
Average of roughly 11,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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