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RX06 DFU

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 125,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,087 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,243 miles

towbar and electrics removed

Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,108 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,697 miles

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

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

parking brake effort just met the minimum requirements.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shock absorbers are damp.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,083 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,299 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,842 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,770 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,510 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DFU is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

RX06 DFU is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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