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VU06 VLE

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,457 mi
Last recorded96,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,457 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 85,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2021 85,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Full rear light insecure. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative No Parking Brake (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank heat-shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Wet Test

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,171 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 71,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,534 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Front Suspension subframe has surface corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Front Headlight slightly deteriorated but not effecting beam image

Rear All suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,086 miles

both brake pipes going to rear are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,040 miles

both brake pipes going to rear are slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 52,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both brake pipes going to rear are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,916 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,392 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLE is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU06 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

VU06 VLE is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 VLE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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