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Rover 25

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,994 cc

X231 XRLMOT history

X231 XRL is a silver diesel Rover 25 first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,609 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 XRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 XRL was last recorded at 37,609 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2024: 36,809 miles, lower than 38,807 miles on 8 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,809 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
1,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,609 miles
  • 2024 – 36,809 miles
  • 2023 – 38,807 miles
  • 2022 – 34,660 miles
  • 2021 – 33,762 miles
  • 2019 – 32,292 miles
  • 2018 – 30,748 miles
  • 2017 – 29,168 miles
  • 2016 – 27,516 miles
  • 2015 – 25,670 miles
  • 2014 – 24,198 miles
  • 2013 – 22,712 miles
  • 2012 – 19,897 miles
  • 2010 – 18,640 miles
  • 2009 – 16,370 miles
  • 2007 – 14,362 miles
  • 2005 – 10,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,609 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,609 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    568738720158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,809 miles (-1,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    162237793204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,807 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    487140302212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,660 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,660 miles
    Test number
    711632658746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,762 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    340308105561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,292 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,292 miles
    Test number
    848323037789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,291 miles (+1,543)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    915723348512
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass30,748 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,748 miles
    Test number
    978010539028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,168 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    29,168 miles
    Test number
    818688481299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,516 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    954628014151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    561223897755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,670 miles (+1,472)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    942845691091
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  13. Pass24,198 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,198 miles
    Test number
    376789744322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,712 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,712 miles
    Test number
    859733953387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,358 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,358 miles
    Test number
    707594203041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,897 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,897 miles
    Test number
    348729502044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,640 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,640 miles
    Test number
    643057240380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,957 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    450255700080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,370 miles
    Test number
    412833819009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,370 miles (+2,008)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,370 miles
    Test number
    943853319089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass14,362 miles (+1,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,362 miles
    Test number
    733065657367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass12,665 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,665 miles
    Test number
    630094207003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,606 miles
    Test number
    180396255313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 XRL

Does X231 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 XRL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 XRL?
The MOT on X231 XRL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 XRL done?
X231 XRL was recorded at 37,609 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,347 miles a year.
Has X231 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 XRL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on X231 XRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X231 XRL find?
X231 XRL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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