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BX51 DGY

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 82,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s end of steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

steering arms have play

Fail 5 Feb 2026 82,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering arms have slight play

steering has slight seepage n/s/f of rack

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,468 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both inner steering arms slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2024 82,466 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f steering rack end has possible leak behind gaitor

rear exhaust box corroded

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,052 miles

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

o/s/r inner arch corroded

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,627 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,314 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,814 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner arch corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,814 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear jacking point mounts holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner arch corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,373 miles

both rear link arms corroded

both rear spring mount arms corroded

o/s/f steering arm has play

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 75,976 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 73,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,803 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Undeertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 62,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,831 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check all testable items due to not assessable

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,831 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check all testable items due to not assessable

Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,899 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

unable fully check under front due to plastic cover

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,899 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

unable fully check under front due to plastic cover

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,987 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,913 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

squeak from n/s/rear suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,954 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 22,833 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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BX51 DGY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BX51 DGY, 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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BX51 DGY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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