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LA51 BKJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,240 mi
Last recorded119,240 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 119,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,958 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 19 Oct 2022 112,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,027 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,230 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 10 Oct 2017 96,199 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,137 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,359 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 65,359 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,768 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 53,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,972 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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LA51 BKJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LA51 BKJ, 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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What year was LA51 BKJ registered?

LA51 BKJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LA51 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 BKJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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