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Rover 25

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

S14 XXVMOT history

S14 XXV is a red petrol Rover 25 first used on 5 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 76,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,915 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 XXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 XXV was last recorded at 76,915 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,901 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,014 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,915 miles
  • 2025 – 74,901 miles
  • 2024 – 72,991 miles
  • 2023 – 69,610 miles
  • 2022 – 69,610 miles
  • 2021 – 66,546 miles
  • 2017 – 62,995 miles
  • 2016 – 58,972 miles
  • 2014 – 55,829 miles
  • 2013 – 48,520 miles
  • 2012 – 40,677 miles
  • 2011 – 36,405 miles
  • 2010 – 33,260 miles
  • 2009 – 30,959 miles
  • 2008 – 26,769 miles
  • 2007 – 20,330 miles
  • 2006 – 16,957 miles
  • 2005 – 13,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corrosion floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • P.a.s pipes corroded/corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear washer inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,915 miles (+2,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    859894073746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass74,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    390039265353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion floor to sill

  3. Fail74,901 miles (+1,910)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    142497452811
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion floor to sill

  4. Pass72,991 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,991 miles
    Test number
    814075668522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    161081668197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,610 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    105070230673
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,610 miles (+3,064)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    321080778758
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass66,546 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    447684693155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,531 miles (+3,536)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    378358686699
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,995 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    648009378212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryP.a.s pipes corroded/corroding
    • AdvisoryRear washer inoperative

  11. Fail62,985 miles (+4,013)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    686725378190
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryP.a.s pipes corroded/corroding
    • AdvisoryRear washer inoperative

  12. Pass58,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    192970999537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,972 miles (+3,143)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    366202676884
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass55,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    479379024465
    • NoteN/S/F tyre rubbing on inner wing slightly when on full lock.

  15. Fail55,829 miles (+7,309)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    838388024323
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre rubbing on inner wing slightly when on full lock.

  16. Pass48,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    119859323326
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail48,520 miles (+7,843)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    285219223374
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass40,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    725241132322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,677 miles (+1,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    968348222345
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,507 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    576279342205
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn and on legal limit

  21. Fail39,507 miles (+3,102)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    505143642257
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn and on legal limit

  22. Fail36,405 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    458168841265
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAlternator drive belt badly perished and split

  23. Pass36,405 miles (+3,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    877378241218
    • NoteAlternator drive belt badly perished and split

  24. Pass33,260 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    372081730272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,959 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    530957649251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,769 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,769 miles
    Test number
    891275148292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,330 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,330 miles
    Test number
    162884457221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    412730436237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    391730736218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,838 miles (+3,392)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    323283226489
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall cut

  31. Pass13,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,446 miles
    Test number
    493444125288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 XXV

Does S14 XXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 XXV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 XXV?
The MOT on S14 XXV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 XXV done?
S14 XXV was recorded at 76,915 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has S14 XXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 XXV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S14 XXV 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 S14 XXV find?
S14 XXV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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