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Rover 25

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,589 cc

L40 LESMOT history

L40 LES is a grey petrol Rover 25 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,051 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LES was last recorded at 76,051 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,350 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,701 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,051 miles
  • 2025 – 73,350 miles
  • 2024 – 69,996 miles
  • 2023 – 65,923 miles
  • 2022 – 62,571 miles
  • 2021 – 59,664 miles
  • 2020 – 56,599 miles
  • 2019 – 53,551 miles
  • 2018 – 50,770 miles
  • 2017 – 48,100 miles
  • 2016 – 46,116 miles
  • 2015 – 42,382 miles
  • 2014 – 39,098 miles
  • 2013 – 35,170 miles
  • 2012 – 31,160 miles
  • 2011 – 25,274 miles
  • 2010 – 20,820 miles
  • 2009 – 16,636 miles
  • 2008 – 10,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,051 miles (+2,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    549510175742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass73,350 miles (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    399926106559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from right side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass69,996 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    969787729066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush rubber coming away from casing but not causing excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass65,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    960244788336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,923 miles (+3,352)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    888292332201
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass62,571 miles (+2,907)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,571 miles
    Test number
    452323001712
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass59,664 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    972614778133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front The tyre is worn on edges.
  8. Pass56,599 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    547781157328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    246156277462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,551 miles (+2,781)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    346831847774
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass50,770 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    148560104704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    340164824002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,100 miles (+1,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    648498794148
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass46,116 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    842480860796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,382 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    908676365143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,098 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    495884864154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,170 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    727138873187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass31,160 miles (+5,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    675925182160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass25,274 miles (+4,454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,274 miles
    Test number
    386831571130
    • NoteEngine sump leaking oil
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight misting of oil
  20. Pass20,820 miles (+4,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,820 miles
    Test number
    394716460190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass16,636 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,636 miles
    Test number
    860553389137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,938 miles
    Test number
    461881198165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LES

Does L40 LES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LES is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LES?
The MOT on L40 LES is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LES done?
L40 LES was recorded at 76,051 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has L40 LES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LES has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 LES 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 L40 LES find?
L40 LES passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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