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VX55 LWU

2006 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 136,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 136,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,957 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 129,759 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,500 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 125,498 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulder/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulder *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,447 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp aims deteriorating

n/s/r tyre bold on outer shoulders and worn low

o/s/f tyre deteriorating on outer shoulder

Fail 5 Dec 2018 119,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s headlamp aims deteriorating

n/s/r tyre bold on outer shoulders and worn low

o/s/f tyre deteriorating on outer shoulder

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlight beam pattern weak

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusting

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in upper steering wheel mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlight beam pattern weak

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusting

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in upper steering wheel mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,358 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Pulse when indicators are in use (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both degraded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner bedge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,665 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 23 Feb 2012 58,944 miles

very slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,431 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge and side wall damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2011 50,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge and side wall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWU is a 2006 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VX55 LWU, 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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VX55 LWU is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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