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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

R52 DFSMOT history

R52 DFS is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 28 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
79,607 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 DFS was last recorded at 79,607 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,601 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,607 miles
  • 2024 – 71,839 miles
  • 2023 – 64,350 miles
  • 2022 – 55,642 miles
  • 2021 – 53,568 miles
  • 2020 – 52,003 miles
  • 2019 – 51,978 miles
  • 2018 – 51,947 miles
  • 2016 – 51,414 miles
  • 2015 – 49,825 miles
  • 2014 – 48,278 miles
  • 2013 – 46,865 miles
  • 2012 – 38,328 miles
  • 2011 – 37,557 miles
  • 2010 – 36,935 miles
  • 2009 – 36,233 miles
  • 2008 – 35,196 miles
  • 2007 – 33,839 miles
  • 2006 – 30,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySufrace corossion on rear suspension components

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    628396483177
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySufrace corossion on rear suspension components

  2. Fail79,607 miles (+6)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    654542861119
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySufrace corossion on rear suspension components

  3. Fail79,601 miles (+7,762)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    914242671035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    836847654881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail71,839 miles (+7,489)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    390981782270
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,350 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    905018113365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    104193915045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,636 miles (+2,068)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,636 miles
    Test number
    997695097957
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,568 miles (+1,565)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    181061458666
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ARB Bracket (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass52,003 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    261361524594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,978 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    327791291641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,947 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    538047048681
    • AdvisorySmall surface cracks in tread area of both rear tyes

  13. Pass51,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    810546378598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire loose

  14. Fail51,414 miles (+1,589)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    306954931750
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire loose

  15. Pass49,825 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    776848125055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    249649244095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,278 miles (+1,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    256849244015
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass46,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    815297153023
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail46,865 miles (+8,537)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    289977853073
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,328 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    996030782097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,557 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    996883621163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail37,553 miles (+618)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    286731111127
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass36,935 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    192284730132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,925 miles (+692)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    753720030140
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass36,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    760935739137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,233 miles (+1,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    760305739178
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Fail35,196 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    432166138185
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint boot split

  28. Pass35,196 miles (+1,357)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    782016438151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joint boot split

  29. Pass33,839 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    522605737199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,838 miles (+3,321)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    643524437190
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass30,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    664967136143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R52 DFS

Does R52 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 DFS expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 DFS?
The MOT on R52 DFS expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 DFS done?
R52 DFS was recorded at 79,607 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
Has R52 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 DFS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R52 DFS 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 R52 DFS find?
R52 DFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); sufrace corossion on rear suspension components.

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