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Rover 75

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,951 cc

L5 ANTMOT history

L5 ANT is a red diesel Rover 75 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,530 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ANT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ANT was last recorded at 129,530 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,253 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,530 miles
  • 2024 – 125,253 miles
  • 2023 – 121,125 miles
  • 2022 – 116,945 miles
  • 2021 – 111,737 miles
  • 2020 – 108,320 miles
  • 2019 – 105,484 miles
  • 2018 – 92,415 miles
  • 2017 – 85,911 miles
  • 2016 – 79,616 miles
  • 2015 – 69,099 miles
  • 2014 – 62,405 miles
  • 2013 – 54,546 miles
  • 2012 – 47,731 miles
  • 2011 – 40,169 miles
  • 2009 – 30,784 miles
  • 2008 – 20,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,530 miles (+4,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    690215648861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass125,253 miles (+4,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    611534994073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,125 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,125 miles
    Test number
    589423833049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,123 miles (+4,178)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    407924919719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,945 miles (+5,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    194056073049
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass111,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    505252901465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail111,737 miles (+3,417)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    356419210430
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,320 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    977088301012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,484 miles (+6,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    882370777283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise nearside front strut top bearing
  10. Fail98,657 miles (+6,242)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    149426694843
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass92,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    322209736055
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  12. Fail92,415 miles (+6,504)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    200956565741
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Pass85,911 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    463416364265
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  14. Fail85,617 miles (+6,001)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    629525699746
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  15. Pass79,616 miles (+10,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    844428854922
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass69,099 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    935244815030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,405 miles (+7,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    659507314048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass54,546 miles (+6,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    605181613078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,731 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    257824702058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,169 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    877575801057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,784 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,784 miles
    Test number
    970137609309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    671044508346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ANT

Does L5 ANT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ANT is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 ANT?
The MOT on L5 ANT is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ANT done?
L5 ANT was recorded at 129,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has L5 ANT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ANT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 ANT 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 L5 ANT find?
L5 ANT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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