2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · NT53 PRV
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 151,701 km. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 151,701 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NT53 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 151,701 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NT53 PRV 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 Legacy (NT53 PRV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
NT53 PRV Odometer History
- 02/02/2023111,374 km
- 30/01/2024129,734 mi
- 03/02/2025142,858 km
- 03/02/2025142,858 km
- 15/01/2026151,701 km+8,843 km
Average of roughly 13,662 km 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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