2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · WJ03 VSN
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 107,777 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ03 VSN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 107,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ03 VSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Legacy (WJ03 VSN) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
WJ03 VSN Mileage History
- 28/03/202296,227 mi
- 22/03/202398,139 mi+1,912 mi
- 26/03/202499,988 mi+1,849 mi
- 20/03/2025107,777 mi+7,789 mi
Average of roughly 3,877 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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