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Rover 75

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,991 cc

LB53 VFHMOT history

LB53 VFH is a silver petrol Rover 75 first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
74,266 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VFH was last recorded at 74,266 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,552 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 74,266 miles
  • 2020 – 73,552 miles
  • 2019 – 72,533 miles
  • 2018 – 70,302 miles
  • 2017 – 67,470 miles
  • 2016 – 65,028 miles
  • 2015 – 62,630 miles
  • 2014 – 59,732 miles
  • 2013 – 56,177 miles
  • 2012 – 52,065 miles
  • 2011 – 48,641 miles
  • 2010 – 41,862 miles
  • 2009 – 30,261 miles
  • 2008 – 19,176 miles
  • 2007 – 12,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Slight rattle noise from catalytic converter

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,266 miles (+714)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    531361553756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,552 miles (+1,019)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    854242922024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,533 miles (+2,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    445282895748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass70,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    303302880153
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail70,300 miles (+2,830)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    879427687570
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass67,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    998730356691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lense det
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lense deteriating

  7. Fail67,470 miles (+2,442)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    536976684897
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lense det
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lense deteriating

  8. Pass65,028 miles (+2,398)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    185209218561
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight rattle noise from catalytic converter

  9. Pass62,630 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    190869607547
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight rattle noise from catalytic converter

  10. Fail62,630 miles (+2,898)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    111397447104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight rattle noise from catalytic converter

  11. Pass59,732 miles (+3,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    815184094204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass56,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    338375793211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,781 miles (+2,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    378055593445
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass52,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    235638692231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,065 miles (+3,424)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    555088392227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,641 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    578944591255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,862 miles (+11,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    272688690246
    • 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. Pass30,261 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    290137289218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,176 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,176 miles
    Test number
    171381588277
    • 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)

  20. Pass12,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,626 miles
    Test number
    812969597262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VFH

Does LB53 VFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VFH expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VFH?
The MOT on LB53 VFH expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VFH done?
LB53 VFH was recorded at 74,266 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has LB53 VFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VFH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 VFH 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 VFH find?
LB53 VFH passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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