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LR51 WKX

2001 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,663 mi
Last recorded204,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 WKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,663 miles

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

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

General under body surface corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 198,293 miles

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

General under body surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 198,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General under body surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 191,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2018 191,523 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 186,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 186,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 177,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 170,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 156,131 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 156,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 110,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,828 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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LR51 WKX is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR51 WKX, 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 LR51 WKX registered?

LR51 WKX is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LR51 WKX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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