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Rover 75

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T153 VUKMOT history

T153 VUK is a red petrol Rover 75 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
98,376 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T153 VUK was last recorded at 98,376 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,119 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,257 miles
Average per year
4,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,376 miles
  • 2024 – 91,119 miles
  • 2023 – 83,206 miles
  • 2022 – 77,604 miles
  • 2021 – 71,843 miles
  • 2020 – 65,142 miles
  • 2019 – 58,069 miles
  • 2018 – 52,040 miles
  • 2017 – 45,658 miles
  • 2016 – 38,761 miles
  • 2015 – 31,909 miles
  • 2014 – 29,374 miles
  • 2013 – 27,457 miles
  • 2012 – 25,733 miles
  • 2011 – 23,225 miles
  • 2010 – 20,833 miles
  • 2009 – 17,898 miles
  • 2008 – 15,476 miles
  • 2007 – 12,555 miles
  • 2006 – 9,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,376 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded/holed
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail98,376 miles (+7,257)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    755065815974
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met

  2. Pass91,119 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    402079188016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,206 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    841739634050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,183 miles (+5,579)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    898897803091
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass77,604 miles (+5,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    613279707992
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass71,843 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    221383067370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,142 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    321321119216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearpin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,101 miles (+7,032)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    264585793171
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearpin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,069 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,069 miles
    Test number
    202079972653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,040 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    870284000029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,658 miles (+6,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    841899489792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    124426227943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,761 miles (+6,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    828640523808
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass31,909 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    317822155109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,374 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,374 miles
    Test number
    278213754412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,457 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    809961543188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,733 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    215401952179
    • NoteAll TYres Slightly Out Of Shape And Poor On Inner Edges
    • NoteBoth Number Plates Faded
    • NoteBoth Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
    • NoteNearside Wiper Poor

  18. Fail25,733 miles (+2,508)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    547901852195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll TYres Slightly Out Of Shape And Poor On Inner Edges
    • NoteBoth Number Plates Faded
    • NoteBoth Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
    • NoteNearside Wiper Poor

  19. Pass23,225 miles (+2,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,225 miles
    Test number
    925881051137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass20,833 miles (+2,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    713547640184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass17,898 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,898 miles
    Test number
    460552849186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass15,476 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,476 miles
    Test number
    593487358105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,555 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,555 miles
    Test number
    973304937137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,381 miles
    Test number
    123105436166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T153 VUK

Does T153 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T153 VUK expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T153 VUK?
The MOT on T153 VUK expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T153 VUK done?
T153 VUK was recorded at 98,376 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,569 miles a year.
Has T153 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 VUK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T153 VUK 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 T153 VUK find?
T153 VUK failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed; offside front jacking point corroded/holed, and 1 more.

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