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LJ51 BJM

2001 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,965 mi
Last recorded40,965 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

RegistrationLJ51 BJM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,965 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 33,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,143 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,543 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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LJ51 BJM is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LJ51 BJM, 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 LJ51 BJM registered?

LJ51 BJM is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LJ51 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 BJM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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