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LB51 SZL

2001 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,218 mi
Last recorded170,218 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 170,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 154,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 140,460 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 127,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlights slightly diffused

Pass 17 Dec 2011 110,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 96,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,512 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,509 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,444 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,518 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 56,518 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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LB51 SZL is a 2001 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB51 SZL, 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 LB51 SZL registered?

LB51 SZL is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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