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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X78 SEJMOT history

X78 SEJ is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 12 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,194 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 SEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 SEJ was last recorded at 97,194 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,016 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,178 miles
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,194 miles
  • 2024 – 95,016 miles
  • 2023 – 92,597 miles
  • 2022 – 91,281 miles
  • 2021 – 89,557 miles
  • 2020 – 87,012 miles
  • 2019 – 84,673 miles
  • 2018 – 82,358 miles
  • 2017 – 80,027 miles
  • 2016 – 77,356 miles
  • 2015 – 74,813 miles
  • 2014 – 71,657 miles
  • 2013 – 69,162 miles
  • 2012 – 66,727 miles
  • 2011 – 57,041 miles
  • 2010 – 51,555 miles
  • 2009 – 47,251 miles
  • 2008 – 39,807 miles
  • 2007 – 34,429 miles
  • 2006 – 26,274 miles
  • 2005 – 19,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySmell of petrol could not see any leaks

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,194 miles (+2,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    384650730684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol could not see any leaks

  2. Pass95,016 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    815504721032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail94,997 miles (+2,400)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    196134520885
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,597 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    631530151838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,281 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,281 miles
    Test number
    794605544468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,253 miles (+1,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    456290088145
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,557 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,557 miles
    Test number
    207716859317
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,531 miles (+2,519)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    171038039859
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,012 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    710182290071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,001 miles (+2,328)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    368692362993
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wish bone/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wish bone/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass84,673 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    325182273104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,358 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    590552377638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,027 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    705019005089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail79,990 miles (+2,634)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    456351892843
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill jack point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass77,356 miles (+2,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    686067331675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,813 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    178079296010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,657 miles (+2,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    709835994248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail69,162 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    395216193210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,162 miles (+2,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    745016593246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,727 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    236759682275
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail66,690 miles (+9,649)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    789066182245
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass57,041 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    545063211315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,030 miles (+5,475)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    215302311398
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass51,555 miles (+4,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    621608020393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass47,251 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    464531139343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,807 miles (+5,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,807 miles
    Test number
    594460938345
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass34,429 miles (+8,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,429 miles
    Test number
    372600437327
    • 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)

  28. Fail26,274 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,274 miles
    Test number
    753833536351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass26,274 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,274 miles
    Test number
    922083436399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,502 miles
    Test number
    703872835360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 SEJ

Does X78 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 SEJ expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 SEJ?
The MOT on X78 SEJ expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 SEJ done?
X78 SEJ was recorded at 97,194 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has X78 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 SEJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X78 SEJ 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 X78 SEJ find?
X78 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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