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Rover 75

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LD53 UTMMOT history

LD53 UTM is a silver diesel Rover 75 first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,144 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UTM was last recorded at 106,144 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2007: 51,280 miles, lower than 52,193 miles on 7 Nov 2006.

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
104,275 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,869 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,144 miles
  • 2025 – 104,275 miles
  • 2024 – 102,457 miles
  • 2023 – 100,581 miles
  • 2022 – 97,416 miles
  • 2021 – 94,567 miles
  • 2020 – 90,680 miles
  • 2019 – 87,213 miles
  • 2018 – 83,479 miles
  • 2017 – 80,313 miles
  • 2016 – 76,531 miles
  • 2015 – 72,520 miles
  • 2014 – 68,914 miles
  • 2013 – 65,756 miles
  • 2012 – 64,393 miles
  • 2011 – 63,509 miles
  • 2010 – 62,825 miles
  • 2009 – 61,787 miles
  • 2008 – 59,148 miles
  • 2007 – 51,280 miles
  • 2006 – 52,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,144 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Travel to parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,144 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    420006746807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,275 miles (+1,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    381321346405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,457 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    352526829893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,581 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    806197833856
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  5. Pass97,416 miles (+2,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    734326061325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel to parking brake lever

  6. Pass94,567 miles (+3,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    481965203974
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front Anti Roll Bar
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTravel to parking brake lever

  7. Pass90,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    899992403889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,680 miles (+3,467)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    268512880185
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass87,213 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    616929458017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,138 miles (+3,659)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    829913741941
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,479 miles (+3,166)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,479 miles
    Test number
    778306644230
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,313 miles (+3,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,313 miles
    Test number
    903806868538
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass76,531 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,531 miles
    Test number
    481811245626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,520 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    370250447413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorted

  15. Pass68,914 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    596312974264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,756 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    698191283281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,393 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    987513982237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,509 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    379928371250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,825 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    964335880275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,787 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    740829579269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,148 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    354455698474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,326 miles (+6,046)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    262118198017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing

  23. Pass51,280 miles (-913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,280 miles
    Test number
    310131267259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    263611116337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UTM

Does LD53 UTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 UTM is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UTM?
The MOT on LD53 UTM is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 UTM done?
LD53 UTM was recorded at 106,144 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has LD53 UTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UTM has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 UTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 UTM find?
LD53 UTM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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