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DF51 CYO

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CYO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 107,168 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 107,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 105,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 105,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket conversion headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,280 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 98,278 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,047 miles

Both front tyres surface cracks

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,158 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,754 miles

o/s front tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,264 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,539 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,510 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 15,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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DF51 CYO is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF51 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 CYO registered?

DF51 CYO is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is DF51 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 CYO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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