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Rover 820

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L54 DKHMOT history

L54 DKH is a blue petrol Rover 820 first used on 6 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
66,018 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 DKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 DKH was last recorded at 66,018 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2016: 56,096 miles, lower than 108,856 miles on 8 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,587 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,018 miles
  • 2023 – 65,587 miles
  • 2022 – 65,144 miles
  • 2021 – 64,518 miles
  • 2020 – 63,815 miles
  • 2019 – 62,671 miles
  • 2018 – 61,188 miles
  • 2017 – 59,150 miles
  • 2016 – 56,096 miles
  • 2015 – 108,856 miles
  • 2011 – 106,272 miles
  • 2008 – 96,564 miles
  • 2007 – 85,584 miles
  • 2006 – 75,147 miles
  • 2005 – 66,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,018 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,018 miles (+431)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    267865641049
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass65,587 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    867378732348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and O/S/Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,577 miles (+433)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,577 miles
    Test number
    631436201839
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,144 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    860656711237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,518 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    734384329137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both outer sills.

  6. Pass63,815 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    258204206203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,671 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    728273892424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,188 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    280924864058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    807161749171
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail59,150 miles (+3,054)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    835193884416
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass56,096 miles (-52,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    170830589173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    542597615620
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure.

  13. Fail108,856 miles (+2,584)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    973134194300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure.

  14. Pass106,272 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    736882641072
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arms coroded.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteSome corrosion to metal brake pipes.

  15. Fail106,268 miles (+9,704)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    726996731006
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arms coroded.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear spring assisters fitted
    • NoteSome corrosion to metal brake pipes.

  16. Pass96,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    212095068382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,564 miles (+10,980)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    330524868353
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Pass85,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    341113408045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,584 miles (+10,437)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    821932567379
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass75,147 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    933551166324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    644304765351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L54 DKH

Does L54 DKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 DKH expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 DKH?
The MOT on L54 DKH expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 DKH done?
L54 DKH was recorded at 66,018 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
Has L54 DKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 DKH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L54 DKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L54 DKH find?
L54 DKH passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking, and 1 more.

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