CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU06 XAG

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,646 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 84,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,059 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,059 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,869 miles

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

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CENTER STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,953 miles

Front Lower cover fitted

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position sticking (8.4.1)

Front Lower cover fitted

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 55,082 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,120 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU06 XAG is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAG, 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

How do I check the history of VU06 XAG?

You can check the full history of VU06 XAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU06 XAG registered?

VU06 XAG is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is VU06 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XAG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU06 XAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU06 XAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.