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Rover 820

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T503 BSNMOT history

T503 BSN is a red petrol Rover 820 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 43,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,189 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 BSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 BSN was last recorded at 43,189 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,918 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,189 miles
  • 2025 – 42,918 miles
  • 2024 – 42,527 miles
  • 2023 – 42,294 miles
  • 2022 – 42,094 miles
  • 2020 – 41,881 miles
  • 2019 – 41,654 miles
  • 2018 – 41,558 miles
  • 2017 – 41,453 miles
  • 2016 – 41,375 miles
  • 2015 – 41,234 miles
  • 2014 – 41,166 miles
  • 2012 – 41,017 miles
  • 2009 – 40,737 miles
  • 2008 – 40,210 miles
  • 2007 – 38,013 miles
  • 2006 – 33,860 miles
  • 2005 – 31,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper rubbers perished.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded evidence of not being used

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Outer sills evidence of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    897057737250
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail43,189 miles (+271)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    564601725428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass42,918 miles (+391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,918 miles
    Test number
    996837839077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,527 miles (+233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    896920900089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and N/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components corroded.

  5. Pass42,294 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    589509325943
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body and suspension components.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,094 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    879386346673
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Small fuel leak around tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,881 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    532294280634
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail41,880 miles (+226)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    729477311782
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe corroded and split. Emissions not tested. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass41,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    783580585896
    • AdvisoryRear of outer and inner sill areas corroded and getting weak.

  10. Fail41,654 miles (+96)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    430590310256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured to suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leak lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs worn and very pitted. (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases beside flange previous repair area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheelbearing not tested due to binding brake.
    • AdvisoryRear of outer and inner sill areas corroded and getting weak.

  11. Pass41,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    729210334339
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded evidence of not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills evidence of corrosion

  12. Fail41,558 miles (+105)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    372760355569
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section resembles a teabag (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side & offside poor (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded evidence of not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills evidence of corrosion

  13. Pass41,453 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    316631432636
    • AdvisoryHandbrake could be better on the nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass41,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    794364262014
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim low so reset adjuster on 0 and rechecked and ok

  15. Fail41,375 miles (+141)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    431752623261
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding calliper is seized (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort at offside & nearside is worser (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim low so reset adjuster on 0 and rechecked and ok

  16. Pass41,234 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    996235455154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,166 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    129326514023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,162 miles (+145)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    315338004043
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass41,017 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    829854382155
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail41,009 miles (+272)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    648170682189
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass40,737 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    530211989260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    812388228277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,210 miles (+2,197)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    373387028221
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded and leaking

  24. Pass38,013 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    870277897180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    490358006296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,860 miles (+2,248)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    584918306279
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs are slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

  27. Pass31,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    31,612 miles
    Test number
    171979505293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T503 BSN

Does T503 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T503 BSN is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T503 BSN?
The MOT on T503 BSN is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T503 BSN done?
T503 BSN was recorded at 43,189 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 555 miles a year.
Has T503 BSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 BSN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T503 BSN 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 T503 BSN find?
T503 BSN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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