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Rover 45

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X453 GLEMOT history

X453 GLE is a blue petrol Rover 45 first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 85,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,945 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 GLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 GLE was last recorded at 85,945 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 4,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,964 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,981 miles
Average per year
2,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,945 miles
  • 2024 – 80,964 miles
  • 2023 – 75,570 miles
  • 2022 – 70,882 miles
  • 2021 – 70,265 miles
  • 2019 – 70,053 miles
  • 2018 – 68,986 miles
  • 2017 – 67,309 miles
  • 2016 – 66,371 miles
  • 2015 – 65,005 miles
  • 2014 – 62,992 miles
  • 2013 – 60,892 miles
  • 2012 – 58,621 miles
  • 2011 – 56,956 miles
  • 2010 – 54,152 miles
  • 2009 – 48,563 miles
  • 2008 – 44,831 miles
  • 2007 – 40,385 miles
  • 2006 – 35,410 miles
  • 2005 – 29,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,945 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    182638156004
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,945 miles (+4,981)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    367530948463
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,964 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    931708251790
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,963 miles (+5,393)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    222238986660
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    955900182621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  6. Fail75,569 miles (+4,687)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    312882766021
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  7. Pass70,882 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    788059019917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  8. Fail70,873 miles (+608)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    395961866119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  9. Pass70,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    715678276320
    • AdvisoryNearside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  10. Fail70,265 miles (+212)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    822562783452
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  11. Pass70,053 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    687073954168
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  12. Pass68,986 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,986 miles
    Test number
    258852144146
    • AdvisoryREAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  13. Pass67,309 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    212316005804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    267661653570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,371 miles (+1,366)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    508412215523
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass65,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,005 miles
    Test number
    253848860873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,005 miles (+2,013)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,005 miles
    Test number
    422831100689
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    488160114371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,992 miles (+2,100)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    758760114346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail60,892 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,892 miles
    Test number
    845971313348
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass60,892 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,892 miles
    Test number
    945551713365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,621 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    306761822313
    • NoteAir bag light on all time (srs)

  23. Fail58,615 miles (+1,659)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,615 miles
    Test number
    966560422310
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on all time (srs)

  24. Pass56,956 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    518326821361
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass54,152 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    543750420367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,563 miles (+3,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    800110029357
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

  27. Pass44,831 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    814444528323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteAir bag light on

  28. Fail44,831 miles (+4,446)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    312524428359
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  29. Pass40,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,385 miles
    Test number
    572439317364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,385 miles (+4,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,385 miles
    Test number
    482488217406
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass35,410 miles (+5,412)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    254718096297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteSrs light on

  32. Pass29,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    511150025316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X453 GLE

Does X453 GLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 GLE expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 GLE?
The MOT on X453 GLE expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 GLE done?
X453 GLE was recorded at 85,945 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 2,905 miles a year.
Has X453 GLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 GLE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X453 GLE 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 X453 GLE find?
X453 GLE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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