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Rover 25

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,396 cc

W685 XECMOT history

W685 XEC is a silver petrol Rover 25 first used on 25 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
33,361 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 XEC was last recorded at 33,361 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,548 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,813 miles
Average per year
772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,361 miles
  • 2024 – 31,548 miles
  • 2023 – 29,891 miles
  • 2022 – 28,881 miles
  • 2021 – 27,676 miles
  • 2020 – 27,275 miles
  • 2019 – 26,981 miles
  • 2018 – 26,954 miles
  • 2017 – 26,069 miles
  • 2016 – 24,964 miles
  • 2015 – 24,563 miles
  • 2014 – 24,194 miles
  • 2013 – 23,870 miles
  • 2012 – 23,564 miles
  • 2011 – 23,150 miles
  • 2010 – 22,676 miles
  • 2009 – 22,042 miles
  • 2008 – 21,224 miles
  • 2007 – 19,766 miles
  • 2006 – 18,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,361 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,361 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    753476053664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass31,548 miles (+1,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    31,548 miles
    Test number
    666735060904
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass29,891 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    304923820087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,881 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    352665865624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,676 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    883968436232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,275 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    315832620477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass26,981 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    658976761748
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail26,979 miles (+4)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,979 miles
    Test number
    917733910389
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass26,975 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    615166024856
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass26,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    430062725182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,954 miles (+885)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    198279950105
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

  12. Pass26,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    967646556561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,069 miles (+1,105)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    649067325392
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall perishing.

  14. Pass24,964 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,964 miles
    Test number
    796126976364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    547594705198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,563 miles (+369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    818314505128
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass24,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    489785904174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,194 miles (+324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    106355604107
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Fail23,870 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,870 miles
    Test number
    299759893096
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass23,870 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,870 miles
    Test number
    936579793028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,564 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,564 miles
    Test number
    599297902114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,150 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,150 miles
    Test number
    570907443041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    233910610175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass22,676 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    481640110146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    852751119175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,042 miles (+818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    112781219109
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass21,224 miles (+1,458)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    284702718430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  28. Pass19,766 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,766 miles
    Test number
    293203517459
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass18,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    991140816102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 XEC

Does W685 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 XEC is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W685 XEC?
The MOT on W685 XEC is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 XEC done?
W685 XEC was recorded at 33,361 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 772 miles a year.
Has W685 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 XEC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on W685 XEC 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 W685 XEC find?
W685 XEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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