2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · SA03 LDB
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 165,596 km. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 165,596 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA03 LDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2025
- 165,596 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA03 LDB 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 (SA03 LDB) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA03 LDB Odometer History
- 22/12/2021118,309 km
- 10/10/2023134,925 km+16,616 km
- 23/10/2023134,934 km+9 km
- 03/10/2024143,926 km+8,992 km
- 21/10/2025165,596 km+21,670 km
Average of roughly 12,345 km 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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