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Rover 75

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 EHJMOT history

LB53 EHJ is a red petrol Rover 75 first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,655 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EHJ was last recorded at 86,655 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,269 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,655 miles
  • 2025 – 84,269 miles
  • 2024 – 82,321 miles
  • 2023 – 79,495 miles
  • 2022 – 76,407 miles
  • 2021 – 73,381 miles
  • 2020 – 70,177 miles
  • 2019 – 67,034 miles
  • 2018 – 62,517 miles
  • 2017 – 58,754 miles
  • 2016 – 54,170 miles
  • 2015 – 51,716 miles
  • 2014 – 47,488 miles
  • 2013 – 43,426 miles
  • 2012 – 38,982 miles
  • 2011 – 34,634 miles
  • 2010 – 29,436 miles
  • 2009 – 23,897 miles
  • 2008 – 18,979 miles
  • 2007 – 12,252 miles
  • 2006 – 11,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,655 miles
  • 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.

  • Rear underside suspension and components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front to rear brake pipes corroding nr limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N\s rear tyre worn and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O\s front brake pipe corroding and slightly bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,655 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    699776287359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,269 miles (+1,948)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,269 miles
    Test number
    648935511073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supporting suspension coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supporting suspension coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,321 miles (+2,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    950475969019
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills. BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspension and components corroded

  4. Pass79,495 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    781935722109
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspension and components corroded

  5. Pass76,407 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    195147462845
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Fail76,383 miles (+3,002)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    497549260350
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Pass73,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    540213372500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,381 miles (+3,204)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    821086472875
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass70,177 miles (+3,143)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    495043452457
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,034 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    301234945294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding nr limit
    • AdvisoryN\s rear tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryO\s front brake pipe corroding and slightly bent
    • AdvisoryO\s rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak corroded and slight leak

  11. Fail66,971 miles (+4,454)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    936188143553
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding nr limit
    • AdvisoryN\s rear tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryO\s front brake pipe corroding and slightly bent
    • AdvisoryO\s rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak corroded and slight leak

  12. Pass62,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    160248818301
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail62,517 miles (+3,763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    742830733388
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass58,754 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    606665324312
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering

  15. Pass54,170 miles (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    268376622387
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is getting rusted

  16. Pass51,716 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    719226805150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,488 miles (+4,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    239060984027
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low
    • NoteRear exhaust box is getting v/rusted

  18. Fail43,426 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    738105383051
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  19. Pass43,426 miles (+4,444)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    828745483043
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  20. Pass38,982 miles (+4,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    589634202193
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyresa wearing slight on inside
    • NoteRear exhaust box is getting rusted

  21. Pass34,634 miles (+5,198)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    416452201117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded and pitted

  22. Pass29,436 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    540082280014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,897 miles (+4,918)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    512870899083
    • NoteCoolant leak around turbo area
    • NoteRear discs rusting
    • NoteSerpentine belt cracked

  24. Pass18,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    422145008105
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail18,979 miles (+6,727)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    870245808125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass12,252 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,252 miles
    Test number
    922420517165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,240 miles
    Test number
    634777946362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EHJ

Does LB53 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EHJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EHJ?
The MOT on LB53 EHJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EHJ done?
LB53 EHJ was recorded at 86,655 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has LB53 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EHJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 EHJ 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 LB53 EHJ find?
LB53 EHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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