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BX51 EOC

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EOC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,572 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

very heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,150 miles

Offside Front Poor beam pattern in headlamp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,041 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also slight judder 30 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,154 miles

UNDERSIDE VEHICLE BEEN WAX OILED

Fail 14 Mar 2022 111,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

TANK STRAPS CORRODED

TOW BAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE VEHICLE BEEN WAX OILED

Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in undeseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside vehicle is heavy under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2020 107,490 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy under body waxoyl covering many prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,022 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

heavy waxoyl

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,024 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 20 Nov 2015 98,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,752 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,568 miles

front discs slight wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,928 miles

plastic trims shields and guareds covering some perscribed areas

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,927 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guareds covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,764 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,569 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise brake pad warning light staying on

advise chips in windscreen

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2005 53,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,258 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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BX51 EOC is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOC, 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 EOC is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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