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Rover 820

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V653 FDVMOT history

V653 FDV is a grey petrol Rover 820 first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,552 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 FDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 FDV was last recorded at 83,552 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,082 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,470 miles
Average per year
2,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,552 miles
  • 2025 – 82,082 miles
  • 2024 – 80,398 miles
  • 2023 – 75,894 miles
  • 2022 – 73,302 miles
  • 2021 – 71,158 miles
  • 2020 – 68,793 miles
  • 2019 – 66,802 miles
  • 2018 – 64,555 miles
  • 2017 – 63,129 miles
  • 2016 – 61,533 miles
  • 2015 – 59,653 miles
  • 2014 – 55,763 miles
  • 2013 – 52,635 miles
  • 2012 – 50,177 miles
  • 2011 – 44,908 miles
  • 2010 – 41,429 miles
  • 2009 – 39,221 miles
  • 2008 – 38,169 miles
  • 2007 – 37,116 miles
  • 2006 – 35,569 miles
  • 2005 – 31,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,552 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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 defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,552 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,552 miles
    Test number
    638146493860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass82,082 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,082 miles
    Test number
    639404816357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass80,398 miles (+4,504)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,398 miles
    Test number
    891054952214
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass75,894 miles (+2,592)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    502066190546
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass73,302 miles (+2,144)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    215359301812
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,158 miles (+2,365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    346052215604
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,793 miles (+1,991)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    279088882882
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBraking efficiency only just passed. Rear brakes reading low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass66,802 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    409226006087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail66,764 miles (+2,209)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    650104242013
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment on caliper (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment on caliper (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,555 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    203021394644
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail64,536 miles (+1,407)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    433030527658
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake levers on rear calipers incorrectly adjusted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    734354011644
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail63,129 miles (+1,596)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    519729325890
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass61,533 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    616565419621
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass59,653 miles (+3,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    839802328894
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough Steering column bearing (2.2.D.1)

  16. Pass55,763 miles (+3,128)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,763 miles
    Test number
    689381444254
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

  17. Pass52,635 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    167295243227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,576 miles (+2,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    197402043297
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass50,177 miles (+22)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    878361952212
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail50,155 miles (+5,247)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    707068942258
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass44,908 miles (+3,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    897169141224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass41,429 miles (+2,208)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    583461350212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has lateral play

  23. Pass39,221 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    530215549251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,214 miles (+1,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    673194049270
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass38,169 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    333939118222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,116 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    143298227299
    • 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)

  27. Pass35,569 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    583207446216
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass31,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    831454485262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V653 FDV

Does V653 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 FDV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 FDV?
The MOT on V653 FDV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 FDV done?
V653 FDV was recorded at 83,552 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
Has V653 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 FDV has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V653 FDV 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 V653 FDV find?
V653 FDV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box.

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