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Rover 25

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,396 cc

LR53 RSZMOT history

LR53 RSZ is a red petrol Rover 25 first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
68,110 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RSZ was last recorded at 68,110 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,863 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
3,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,110 miles
  • 2024 – 67,863 miles
  • 2023 – 67,691 miles
  • 2022 – 67,129 miles
  • 2021 – 65,823 miles
  • 2020 – 64,567 miles
  • 2019 – 62,707 miles
  • 2018 – 59,864 miles
  • 2017 – 55,408 miles
  • 2016 – 51,846 miles
  • 2015 – 47,479 miles
  • 2014 – 43,805 miles
  • 2013 – 40,061 miles
  • 2012 – 33,539 miles
  • 2011 – 25,278 miles
  • 2010 – 22,295 miles
  • 2009 – 19,451 miles
  • 2008 – 16,768 miles
  • 2007 – 13,935 miles
  • 2006 – 10,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,110 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,110 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    951198772133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,863 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    210073465792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,691 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    436540293561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,129 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    406008216119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,823 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    342135372583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,567 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    907625419641
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,707 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    711366772936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,864 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    528922820873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    516087057098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,408 miles (+3,562)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    711696995845
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass51,846 miles (+4,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    306123633331
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cracked

  12. Pass47,479 miles (+24)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,479 miles
    Test number
    465356515268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front pipe and rear box corroded
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre inner wall cracked

  13. Fail47,455 miles (+3,650)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    217773015283
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front pipe and rear box corroded
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre inner wall cracked

  14. Pass43,805 miles (+3,744)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    347707104272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAge cracks on osr tyre
    • NoteCracks on inner side wall on nsf NO CORDS

  15. Fail40,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    258694413224
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass40,061 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    266284913229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,539 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,539 miles
    Test number
    275086412252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,278 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,278 miles
    Test number
    718656691126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    591570690147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,295 miles (+2,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    890670490137
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass19,451 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    383884909444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,768 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,768 miles
    Test number
    853232418257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,935 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,935 miles
    Test number
    363411477275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,419 miles
    Test number
    640998656241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RSZ

Does LR53 RSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RSZ expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RSZ?
The MOT on LR53 RSZ expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RSZ done?
LR53 RSZ was recorded at 68,110 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 3,042 miles a year.
Has LR53 RSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RSZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LR53 RSZ 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 LR53 RSZ find?
LR53 RSZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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