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J811 LAU

2001 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 LAU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 115,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corrode no holed

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,360 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 114,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,100 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,543 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,680 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 98,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,257 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,257 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,348 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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J811 LAU is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol 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 J811 LAU, 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 J811 LAU registered?

J811 LAU is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is J811 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J811 LAU 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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