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Rover 75

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X59 DFBMOT history

X59 DFB is a green petrol Rover 75 first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 160,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,756 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 DFB was last recorded at 160,756 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,784 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
972 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,756 miles
  • 2024 – 159,784 miles
  • 2023 – 158,147 miles
  • 2022 – 154,839 miles
  • 2021 – 154,792 miles
  • 2020 – 152,618 miles
  • 2019 – 149,687 miles
  • 2018 – 141,833 miles
  • 2017 – 135,291 miles
  • 2016 – 130,662 miles
  • 2015 – 127,212 miles
  • 2014 – 122,186 miles
  • 2013 – 118,713 miles
  • 2011 – 112,212 miles
  • 2010 – 107,720 miles
  • 2009 – 102,591 miles
  • 2008 – 93,287 miles
  • 2007 – 84,173 miles
  • 2006 – 68,138 miles
  • 2005 – 53,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,756 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,756 miles (+972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,756 miles
    Test number
    299772120436
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass159,784 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,784 miles
    Test number
    380224360604
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail159,783 miles (+1,636)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,783 miles
    Test number
    597938105908
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass158,147 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    947416679115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,839 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,839 miles
    Test number
    894895352492
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail154,833 miles (+41)13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,833 miles
    Test number
    205297430244
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass154,792 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,792 miles
    Test number
    104721737831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    140144180418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,618 miles (+2,931)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    293989812445
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp beam image poor

  10. Pass149,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    149,687 miles
    Test number
    851954496054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail149,687 miles (+2,524)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,687 miles
    Test number
    775221236326
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield adrift

  12. Pass147,163 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,163 miles
    Test number
    463069628048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded

  13. Fail147,156 miles (+5,323)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    720217181885
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded

  14. Pass141,833 miles (+6,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,833 miles
    Test number
    616801642503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  15. Pass135,291 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,291 miles
    Test number
    975847359333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail135,290 miles (+4,628)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,290 miles
    Test number
    239795913792
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass130,662 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    850121256677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded

  18. Pass127,212 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    117876715007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    189607614419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,186 miles (+3,473)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    868916314060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass118,713 miles (+6,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    606336013039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass112,212 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    135090641304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,210 miles (+4,490)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    149576931320
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass107,720 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    470406530395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    692000919378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail102,591 miles (+9,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    802429009314
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass93,287 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    93,287 miles
    Test number
    874863738305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,108 miles (+8,935)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    600030338313
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass84,173 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    84,173 miles
    Test number
    740911837343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail83,656 miles (+15,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    140777827319
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  31. Pass68,138 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    254948126393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass53,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    740885935375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 DFB

Does X59 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 DFB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X59 DFB?
The MOT on X59 DFB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 DFB done?
X59 DFB was recorded at 160,756 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has X59 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 DFB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X59 DFB 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 X59 DFB find?
X59 DFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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