2010 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · NL60 BWD

The vehicle is presently roadworthy, having passed the 1 November 2021 MOT at 184,226 miles. The most recent test recorded several advisory items – exhaust joints and metal hangers in poor condition, a corroded fuel filler neck, and front tyres worn close to the legal limit – but no outright failures. A serious rear‑shock fluid leak flagged on 21 October 2021 at 183,829 miles was rectified before the November test, indicating that the major fault was addressed. Recurring corrosion and tyre wear persist, suggesting a stable overall trend with a few unresolved wear‑related concerns. Mileage has risen from 50,644 miles in December 2013 to the current 184,226 miles, averaging roughly 11,500 miles per year. The steepest annual gains occurred between 2013 and 2017, each year adding about 30,000 miles, after which mileage accumulation slowed markedly – only 447 miles were added between the two 2019 tests and a further 604 miles by the 2020 test. The modest increase of 7,972 miles between the 2020‑11‑10 and 2021‑10‑21 tests aligns with the vehicle’s later‑life usage pattern and does not indicate any hidden mileage gaps. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the exhaust system, paying particular attention to the joints and metal hangers noted as poor in both 2021 tests. The fuel filler neck, repeatedly described as corroded, must be inspected for structural integrity and potential leaks. Front tyre tread should be measured to confirm that wear has not progressed beyond the advisory level, and the rear‑shock absorber should be examined for any residual fluid leakage. Brake discs, previously reported as pitted or scored, merit a visual check for excessive wear, while the driver’s door latch, which failed to operate in 2018, should be tested for reliable opening and closing. Finally, the battery mounting, flagged as insecure in 2019, ought to be inspected to ensure a secure connection and prevent electrical faults.