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VU06 XAA

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XAA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,269 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 128,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,407 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,258 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,305 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,498 miles

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 XAA is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAA, 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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VU06 XAA is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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