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LM51 OSV

2001 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OSV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 143,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 134,980 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)

Fail 10 May 2016 134,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 124,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 122,841 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

brake ferrules rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 114,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,110 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 108,086 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,572 miles

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

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

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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LM51 OSV is a 2001 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LM51 OSV, 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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LM51 OSV is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LM51 OSV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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