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RX55 VNH

2006 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,790 mi
Last recorded105,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VNH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,639 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,787 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 80,787 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,106 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,498 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,364 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,563 miles

wiper blades in poor condition - recommend replacement

Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,828 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,548 miles

front tyres bald on edges, heavily on inner edges, recommend attention.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,497 miles

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,321 miles

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges just on legal limit, recommend replacement.

both rear tyres heavily worn on outer edges recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RX55 VNH is a 2006 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 RX55 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 VNH registered?

RX55 VNH is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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