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AX51 DLN

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 DLN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front to rear sill sections been repaired

vehicle under body heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heatsheild secure but has play

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

steering rack gaiter has seepage

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

steering rack gaiter has seepage

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,206 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering rack gaiters weeping

brake pad light illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear inner & outer brake pipes corroded

o/s/f headlamp aim high slightly

o/s/f suspension knocking unable to detect

Fail 20 Jul 2016 86,206 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering rack gaiters weeping

brake pad light illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear inner & outer brake pipes corroded

o/s/f headlamp aim high slightly

o/s/f suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f headlamp aim high

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,170 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f steering rack gaiter weeping

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded (from flexi)

Fail 26 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded (from flexi)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,268 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,482 miles

2 litres of oil added

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,482 miles

2 litres of oil added

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,474 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,474 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,872 miles

Punture in rear left tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,659 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AX51 DLN is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 DLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX51 DLN is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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