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Rover 75

Gold · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

LS53 NMZMOT history

LS53 NMZ is a gold diesel Rover 75 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,371 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NMZ was last recorded at 94,371 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2011: 47,582 miles, lower than 64,861 miles on 25 Nov 2010.
  • 7 Jun 2017: 49,551 miles, lower than 999,999 miles on 9 Dec 2016.

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
90,869 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,502 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,371 miles
  • 2024 – 85,787 miles
  • 2023 – 82,272 miles
  • 2022 – 77,828 miles
  • 2020 – 73,759 miles
  • 2019 – 66,282 miles
  • 2018 – 57,859 miles
  • 2017 – 49,551 miles
  • 2016 – 999,999 miles
  • 2015 – 999,999 miles
  • 2013 – 999,999 miles
  • 2012 – 47,986 miles
  • 2011 – 47,582 miles
  • 2010 – 64,861 miles
  • 2009 – 46,399 miles
  • 2008 – 43,412 miles
  • 2007 – 34,924 miles
  • 2006 – 25,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,371 miles (+3,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    914197941438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,869 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    536884369556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,787 miles (+3,515)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    760298040170
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass82,272 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    358244594460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,828 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    806214708143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,759 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    998721383132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    590237543789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,282 miles (+8,423)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    163682665979
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass57,859 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    725763726144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,551 miles (-950,448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    138499558547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass999,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    609364997351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass999,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    144966279778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail999,999 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    798954717847
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726856334303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758386534344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass999,999 miles (+952,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    465508233314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,986 miles (+404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    306193932367
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking
  18. Pass47,582 miles (-17,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    938308121333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,861 miles (+18,462)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    190219220314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,399 miles (+2,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    161433509356
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass43,412 miles (+8,488)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    753472018339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Fail34,924 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,924 miles
    Test number
    423015727447
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass34,924 miles (+9,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,924 miles
    Test number
    621835427385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass25,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,065 miles
    Test number
    784022396203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NMZ

Does LS53 NMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NMZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NMZ?
The MOT on LS53 NMZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NMZ done?
LS53 NMZ was recorded at 94,371 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has LS53 NMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NMZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 NMZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NMZ find?
LS53 NMZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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