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L4 NWR

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,855 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe/suspension components corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 77,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe/suspension components corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,224 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 70,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 69,682 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured 1 of the 3 mounting bolts as broke off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 68,824 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEXT FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE JUST BEFORE TAIL BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEXT FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,549 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,227 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 59,481 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,837 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,750 miles

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

Slight play,off side inner steering rack joint.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play,off side inner steering rack joint.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,797 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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L4 NWR is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L4 NWR, 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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L4 NWR is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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