# DX53TYD — ROVER 75 MOT History & Vehicle Check

DX53TYD is a Green ROVER 75, Diesel (1951cc), first registered 2003-11-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DX53TYD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DX53TYD |
| Make | ROVER |
| Model | 75 |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1951cc |
| First registered | 2003-11-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-11-12 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 73

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-16 06:58:37 | FAILED | 197,228 MI | — |
| 2016-11-02 17:25:16 | PASSED | 187,337 MI | 2017-11-12 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-13 12:59:33 | PASSED | 174,202 MI | 2016-11-12 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-11 11:19:32 | FAILED | 174,201 MI | — |
| 2014-12-08 14:04:07 | PASSED | 160,519 MI | 2015-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-02 10:41:25 | FAILED | 160,366 MI | — |
| 2013-11-27 16:20:27 | PASSED | 144,508 MI | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-04 17:28:26 | PASSED | 143,720 MI | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-03 12:03:52 | PASSED | 140,173 MI | 2013-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-05 16:36:29 | PASSED | 130,976 MI | 2012-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-05 10:25:49 | FAILED | 130,976 MI | — |
| 2010-12-13 13:14:59 | PASSED | 119,154 MI | 2011-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-13 13:14:59 | FAILED | 119,154 MI | — |
| 2009-12-18 16:50:46 | PASSED | 104,496 MI | 2010-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-17 15:35:41 | FAILED | 104,495 MI | — |
| 2008-12-20 10:20:09 | PASSED | 85,568 MI | 2009-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-14 12:19:54 | PASSED | 65,372 MI | 2008-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-25 13:23:44 | PASSED | 43,224 MI | 2007-11-27 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-11-16 06:58:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)
- FAIL: Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

**2015-11-13 12:59:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: both rear inner sills corroded
- ADVISORY: both rear tank straps corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2015-11-11 11:19:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: both rear tank straps corroded
- ADVISORY: both rear inner sills corroded
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

**2014-12-08 14:04:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2014-12-02 10:41:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FAIL: Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2012-12-03 12:03:52 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Exhaust rear silencer corroding (not blowing)
- USER ENTERED: Front macpherson strut top bearings noisy in operation.
- USER ENTERED: Minor damage to windscreen in zone a.
- USER ENTERED: Drivers' wiper blade torn at edge.

**2011-12-05 16:36:29 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Both rear brake discs corroded.

**2011-12-05 10:25:49 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: Both rear brake discs corroded.

**2010-12-13 13:14:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Drivers side wiper blade split at end
- USER ENTERED: Both Macpherson strut top bearings noisy in operation.

**2010-12-13 13:14:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: Drivers side wiper blade split at end
- USER ENTERED: Both Macpherson strut top bearings noisy in operation.

**2009-12-18 16:50:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: N/S/F and O/S/F Top strut bearings slightly rough.

**2009-12-17 15:35:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: N/S/F and O/S/F Top strut bearings slightly rough.

**2007-12-14 12:19:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTERED: offside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

**2006-11-25 13:23:44 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES............REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE WEAR MARKERS.

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DX53TYD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX53TYD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.