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PO55 VBJ

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 101,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,729 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,767 miles

advise pad warning light on dash

Fail 18 Dec 2019 80,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise pad warning light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,136 miles

advise all four outer tyre walls preshied

advise pad warning light on dash

advise rear exhuast section rusty condition

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,687 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section very rusty condition (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section very rusty condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,438 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,793 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,620 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,748 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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PO55 VBJ is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 PO55 VBJ, 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 20 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO55 VBJ registered?

PO55 VBJ is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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