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Rover 75

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

4542 PXMOT history

4542 PX is a grey petrol Rover 75 first used on 1 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 128,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,312 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4542 PX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4542 PX was last recorded at 128,312 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,312 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,312 miles
  • 2025 – 127,988 miles
  • 2024 – 127,559 miles
  • 2023 – 127,249 miles
  • 2022 – 125,601 miles
  • 2021 – 123,157 miles
  • 2020 – 121,383 miles
  • 2019 – 118,593 miles
  • 2018 – 114,608 miles
  • 2017 – 111,163 miles
  • 2016 – 106,985 miles
  • 2014 – 98,655 miles
  • 2013 – 94,631 miles
  • 2012 – 91,022 miles
  • 2011 – 85,887 miles
  • 2010 – 79,761 miles
  • 2009 – 75,328 miles
  • 2008 – 69,834 miles
  • 2007 – 63,977 miles
  • 2006 – 57,959 miles
  • 2005 – 52,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perishing / cracks worn low on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    409232042767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,312 miles (+324)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    971511297064
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,988 miles (+429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,988 miles
    Test number
    299260223164
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,559 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    140489791001
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,559 miles (+310)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    261970943737
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    285215646805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,249 miles (+1,648)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    261284934380
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,601 miles (+2,444)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,601 miles
    Test number
    218040318935
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,157 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,157 miles
    Test number
    297534791311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,383 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    963140704204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail121,381 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    912167211811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components incorrectly fitted hitting/rubbing anti-roll bar and droplink (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,593 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    204800094795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail118,591 miles (+3,983)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    986649530460
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass114,608 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,608 miles
    Test number
    707482548533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perishing / cracks worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail114,606 miles (+3,443)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,606 miles
    Test number
    478605471590
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perishing / cracks worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass111,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    609801235712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Fail111,163 miles (+4,178)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    155266947535
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass106,985 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    945605363922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail106,982 miles (+8,327)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    966554991970
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass98,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    335543224261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,655 miles (+4,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    309353824225
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass94,631 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    498726823216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass91,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    396016422290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail91,022 miles (+5,135)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    635080222222
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass85,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    819360721249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,887 miles (+6,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    389256911297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass79,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    203441480181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,761 miles (+4,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    242561380405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass75,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    942605819248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,328 miles (+5,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    410255519264
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass69,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    553162118231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,834 miles (+5,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    893862818287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass63,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,977 miles
    Test number
    221578297113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail63,977 miles (+6,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,977 miles
    Test number
    222528097403
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass57,959 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    764814516231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass52,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    250330515235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4542 PX

What vehicle is registration 4542 PX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4542 PX on a grey petrol Rover 75 first used on 1 Aug 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4542 PX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4542 PX is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4542 PX?
The MOT on 4542 PX is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4542 PX done?
4542 PX was recorded at 128,312 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has 4542 PX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4542 PX has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 4542 PX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4542 PX find?
4542 PX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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