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VX55 LWN

2006 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,475 mi
Last recorded32,475 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 32,475 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 26,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 22,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 12,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 10,187 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 9,802 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack inner joints (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 9,441 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack inner joints (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 8,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear tyres cracks in treads

Pass 28 Jan 2016 8,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 7,852 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 7,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 7,385 miles

long travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 6,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,619 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,670 miles

Handbrake travel getting close to maximum

Pass 23 Jan 2009 3,934 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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VX55 LWN is a 2006 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX55 LWN, 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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What year was VX55 LWN registered?

VX55 LWN is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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