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RX06 DCV

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,827 mi
Last recorded130,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 DCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 130,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been standing for some time

Fail 13 Jan 2026 130,826 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been standing for some time

Pass 13 Apr 2024 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 126,642 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 118,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 118,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

stoneship on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,412 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,747 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,747 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,918 miles

both headlamp lenses are becoming opaque.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,740 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RX06 DCV is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RX06 DCV, 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 RX06 DCV registered?

RX06 DCV is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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