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L2 JSM

2008 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,187 mi
Last recorded50,187 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Rover 7560,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,187 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,840 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,435 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,768 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,438 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front washer jet insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 142,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 139,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,300 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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L2 JSM is a 2008 Rover 75 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2008 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,130 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 L2 JSM, 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 18 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L2 JSM?

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What year was L2 JSM registered?

L2 JSM is a 2008 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is L2 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 JSM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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