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Rover 75

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

J8 SOEMOT history

J8 SOE is a silver diesel Rover 75 first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,614 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SOE was last recorded at 70,614 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,929 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,685 miles
Average per year
2,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,614 miles
  • 2025 – 66,929 miles
  • 2024 – 62,073 miles
  • 2023 – 60,423 miles
  • 2022 – 53,332 miles
  • 2021 – 47,662 miles
  • 2020 – 45,296 miles
  • 2019 – 44,908 miles
  • 2018 – 44,452 miles
  • 2017 – 43,638 miles
  • 2016 – 42,889 miles
  • 2015 – 42,128 miles
  • 2014 – 41,254 miles
  • 2013 – 40,404 miles
  • 2012 – 39,064 miles
  • 2011 – 35,487 miles
  • 2010 – 31,927 miles
  • 2009 – 28,057 miles
  • 2008 – 22,384 miles
  • 2007 – 18,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    646516998103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail70,614 miles (+3,685)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    633661611364
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass66,929 miles (+4,856)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    221347008951
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,073 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    939834168214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,423 miles (+7,091)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    878172671566
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,332 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    237822275529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,662 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    205673895887
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail47,661 miles (+2,365)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    771613413078
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass45,296 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,296 miles
    Test number
    303737747386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass44,908 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    258178436424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,452 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    425277666425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,638 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    842165593724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,889 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    630674197087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,128 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    673376774400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,254 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    149324774265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,404 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    217240183240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  17. Pass39,064 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    165460482291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,844 miles (+3,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    359261722487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,487 miles (+3,560)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    467365111215
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteAirbag lamp lit

  20. Pass31,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    370776230205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,927 miles (+3,870)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    964066130270
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass28,057 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    284429339240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,384 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,384 miles
    Test number
    162388788483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,029 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,029 miles
    Test number
    213009777093
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking tyres worn on edge

Questions about J8 SOE

Does J8 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SOE is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SOE?
The MOT on J8 SOE is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SOE done?
J8 SOE was recorded at 70,614 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,712 miles a year.
Has J8 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SOE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 SOE 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 J8 SOE find?
J8 SOE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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