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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,497 cc

V23 RDSMOT history

V23 RDS is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,682 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 RDS was last recorded at 130,682 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,430 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,252 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,682 miles
  • 2025 – 129,430 miles
  • 2024 – 127,047 miles
  • 2023 – 125,565 miles
  • 2022 – 123,711 miles
  • 2021 – 122,448 miles
  • 2020 – 121,682 miles
  • 2019 – 120,089 miles
  • 2018 – 117,212 miles
  • 2017 – 115,531 miles
  • 2016 – 113,883 miles
  • 2015 – 112,352 miles
  • 2014 – 107,044 miles
  • 2013 – 101,448 miles
  • 2012 – 96,148 miles
  • 2010 – 90,336 miles
  • 2009 – 82,720 miles
  • 2008 – 73,656 miles
  • 2007 – 68,410 miles
  • 2006 – 60,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has had significant welding repairs and is heavily undersealed

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,682 miles (+1,252)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    491683593101
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had significant welding repairs and is heavily undersealed

  2. Pass129,430 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    388883893996
    • AdvisoryRear end of car heavily undersealed underneath

  3. Fail129,392 miles (+2,345)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,392 miles
    Test number
    369616631555
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass127,047 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    450833909955
    • AdvisoryRear silencer baffles insecure and a little noisy

  5. Pass125,565 miles (+1,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    111535054511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,711 miles (+1,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    760409048671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,448 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,448 miles
    Test number
    713848857728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,682 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    807551195997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,089 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,089 miles
    Test number
    584637486883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,077 miles (+2,865)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    279260182456
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rigid brake pipe covered with protective sleeve
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rigid brake pipe covered with protective sleeve

  11. Pass117,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,212 miles
    Test number
    382928727453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cut to inner side wall not showing cords
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm prescribed areas slightly corroded

  12. Fail117,212 miles (+1,681)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,212 miles
    Test number
    848857769525
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cut to inner side wall not showing cords
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm prescribed areas slightly corroded

  13. Pass115,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    522334527478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail115,531 miles (+1,648)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    211213502876
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass113,883 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,883 miles
    Test number
    180692371805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,352 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    777733725082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  17. Fail112,351 miles (+5,307)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,351 miles
    Test number
    935092625096
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted / scored
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  18. Pass107,044 miles (+5,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,044 miles
    Test number
    798038624045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    169134313454
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail101,448 miles (+5,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    857534213006
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass96,148 miles (+5,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    876950922073
    • 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)

  22. Pass90,336 miles (+7,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,336 miles
    Test number
    500946610331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass82,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    144706049290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,720 miles (+9,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    383245349425
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail73,656 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    674456348298
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass73,656 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    893786248216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass68,410 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    244031647250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    744506416210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V23 RDS

Does V23 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RDS is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 RDS?
The MOT on V23 RDS is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 RDS done?
V23 RDS was recorded at 130,682 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has V23 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 RDS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 RDS 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 V23 RDS find?
V23 RDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; vehicle has had significant welding repairs and is heavily undersealed.

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