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Rover 75

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,950 cc

V48 XFEMOT history

V48 XFE is a blue diesel Rover 75 first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 148,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,132 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 XFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 XFE was last recorded at 148,132 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,126 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,132 miles
  • 2024 – 148,126 miles
  • 2020 – 141,968 miles
  • 2019 – 125,525 miles
  • 2007 – 125,495 miles
  • 2006 – 121,348 miles
  • 2005 – 116,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust rear silencerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,132 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    568178055988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust rear silencer
  2. Fail148,126 miles (+6,158)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,126 miles
    Test number
    770009749249
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust rear silencer
  3. Pass141,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,968 miles
    Test number
    933303976715
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding
  4. Fail141,968 miles (+16,443)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,968 miles
    Test number
    372837069227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding
  5. Pass125,525 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    558518137865
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit inner edge aprox 1.6-2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail125,495 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,495 miles
    Test number
    361303107341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass125,495 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    125,495 miles
    Test number
    431453307471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass121,348 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    121,348 miles
    Test number
    581907796235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    371719295408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 XFE

Does V48 XFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 XFE expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 XFE?
The MOT on V48 XFE expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 XFE done?
V48 XFE was recorded at 148,132 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has V48 XFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 XFE has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V48 XFE 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 V48 XFE find?
V48 XFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

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