Rover 75
Gold · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc
DS 5251MOT history
DS 5251 is a gold diesel Rover 75 first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 114,933 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DS 5251
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 75
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,951 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DS 5251 was last recorded at 114,933 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,920 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 4,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,933 miles
- 2025 – 114,258 miles
- 2024 – 113,034 miles
- 2023 – 110,569 miles
- 2022 – 107,529 miles
- 2021 – 104,928 miles
- 2020 – 103,022 miles
- 2019 – 100,722 miles
- 2018 – 97,205 miles
- 2017 – 91,866 miles
- 2016 – 86,770 miles
- 2015 – 80,076 miles
- 2013 – 70,178 miles
- 2012 – 58,629 miles
- 2011 – 52,737 miles
- 2009 – 41,212 miles
- 2008 – 32,205 miles
- 2007 – 24,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,933 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,933 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 114,933 miles
- Test number
- 809820922002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,920 miles (+662)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,920 miles
- Test number
- 780514851467
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,258 miles (+1,224)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 114,258 miles
- Test number
- 754054715079
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,034 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 113,034 miles
- Test number
- 528445832982
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail113,002 miles (+2,433)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,002 miles
- Test number
- 861661887243
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass110,569 miles (+3,040)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 110,569 miles
- Test number
- 873882928867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake effort is just within pass requirements
Pass107,529 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,529 miles
- Test number
- 920527556463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass104,928 miles (+1,906)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 104,928 miles
- Test number
- 665452983020
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside dipped beam image is slightly diffused
- AdvisoryOffside dipped beam image is slightly diffused
Pass103,022 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,022 miles
- Test number
- 541164677920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail103,022 miles (+2,300)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,022 miles
- Test number
- 595708212683
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,722 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 100,722 miles
- Test number
- 847660810422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,705 miles (+3,500)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,705 miles
- Test number
- 799034180935
- MajorFuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,205 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 97,205 miles
- Test number
- 908961652022
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,168 miles (+5,302)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,168 miles
- Test number
- 819196601704
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,866 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 91,866 miles
- Test number
- 166039163975
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail91,850 miles (+5,080)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,850 miles
- Test number
- 173758693630
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass86,770 miles (+6,694)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 86,770 miles
- Test number
- 890448596142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,076 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,076 miles
- Test number
- 239165105004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail80,076 miles (+9,898)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,076 miles
- Test number
- 709405405046
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,178 miles (+8,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 70,178 miles
- Test number
- 908041363336
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass62,050 miles (+3,421)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,050 miles
- Test number
- 795116113071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,629 miles (+5,892)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,629 miles
- Test number
- 248974512167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,737 miles (+11,525)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 52,737 miles
- Test number
- 256026721155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,212 miles (+9,007)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,212 miles
- Test number
- 692789859207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,205 miles (+7,228)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 32,205 miles
- Test number
- 991067448211
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass24,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,977 miles
- Test number
- 700676157214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DS 5251
- What vehicle is registration DS 5251 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DS 5251 on a gold diesel Rover 75 first used on 20 Sept 2004. 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 DS 5251 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 5251 is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DS 5251?
- The MOT on DS 5251 is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DS 5251 done?
- DS 5251 was recorded at 114,933 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
- Has DS 5251 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DS 5251 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on DS 5251 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 DS 5251 find?
- DS 5251 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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