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WL51 DLJ

2001 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 DLJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,980 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2014 112,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,126 miles

slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens

Fail 3 Dec 2013 112,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,214 miles

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2012 110,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,139 miles

brake pipes & exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 108,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

brake pipes & exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,751 miles

o/s mirror cover missing,exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear lamps cracked,rear number plate deteriorated.front screen chipped.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,468 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENSES CRACKED

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASING MISSING

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENSES CRACKED

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASING MISSING

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,649 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER ON TRAVEL LIMIT

N/S/F INDICATOR SLIGHTLY FADED

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY WORN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,219 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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WL51 DLJ is a 2001 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 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 WL51 DLJ, 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 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL51 DLJ registered?

WL51 DLJ is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is WL51 DLJ safe to buy?

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