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Rover 75

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,997 cc

V43 ELKMOT history

V43 ELK is a silver petrol Rover 75 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,594 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 ELK was last recorded at 152,594 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,559 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,035 miles
Average per year
7,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,594 miles
  • 2025 – 148,559 miles
  • 2024 – 144,979 miles
  • 2023 – 139,851 miles
  • 2022 – 135,355 miles
  • 2021 – 131,527 miles
  • 2020 – 125,942 miles
  • 2019 – 113,106 miles
  • 2018 – 100,905 miles
  • 2017 – 87,161 miles
  • 2016 – 73,359 miles
  • 2015 – 63,654 miles
  • 2014 – 56,662 miles
  • 2013 – 47,275 miles
  • 2012 – 44,749 miles
  • 2011 – 33,402 miles
  • 2010 – 24,728 miles
  • 2009 – 22,634 miles
  • 2008 – 15,052 miles
  • 2007 – 9,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,594 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,594 miles
    Test number
    161511533433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass148,559 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    794249540132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,979 miles (+5,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,979 miles
    Test number
    673868922388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,851 miles (+4,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,851 miles
    Test number
    728092361417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,355 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    783318483366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,527 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,527 miles
    Test number
    803150306594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,942 miles (+12,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,942 miles
    Test number
    898923266762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,106 miles (+12,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,106 miles
    Test number
    399993332462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,905 miles (+13,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,905 miles
    Test number
    488213674043
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusted
    • AdvisorySlight wear both rear tyres inner edges

  10. Pass87,161 miles (+13,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    448082587965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,359 miles (+9,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    292041188559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusting

  12. Pass63,654 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    479109325051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,646 miles (+6,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    486850525047
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass56,662 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    525207214082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  15. Fail56,662 miles (+9,387)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    115627814029
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  16. Fail47,275 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    396299933070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass47,275 miles (+2,526)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    967289033078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass44,749 miles (+11,347)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    647663142144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,402 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    298480651070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,728 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,728 miles
    Test number
    484653950004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,634 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    924390969205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,163 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,163 miles
    Test number
    193416179111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,052 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,052 miles
    Test number
    890588968164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,365 miles
    Test number
    593587377181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 ELK

Does V43 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 ELK is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 ELK?
The MOT on V43 ELK is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 ELK done?
V43 ELK was recorded at 152,594 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,714 miles a year.
Has V43 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 ELK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on V43 ELK 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 V43 ELK find?
V43 ELK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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