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VU06 OZL

2006 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 OZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,785 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2026 119,785 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,842 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,842 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,057 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 118,057 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,668 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,668 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,197 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,197 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,108 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 112,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,996 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 85,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,442 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 81,809 miles

both front tyres have differant speed rating

o/s/f indicator lamp bulb partly white.

Pass 21 May 2012 76,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,322 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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VU06 OZL is a 2006 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU06 OZL, 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 VU06 OZL registered?

VU06 OZL is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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