2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · SN53 VRD
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 184,875 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN53 VRD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2022
- 184,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN53 VRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Legacy (SN53 VRD) between December 2021 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both ”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SN53 VRD Mileage History
- 09/12/2021184,730 mi
- 18/05/2022184,872 mi+142 mi
- 23/05/2022184,875 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 321 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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