CarVerify

Free Car Check

WN51 YMW

2001 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationWN51 YMW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and Sill Area's corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,601 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,949 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,547 miles

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC PADDING/BODY FILLER

Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,926 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 50,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,133 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

WN51 YMW is a 2001 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WN51 YMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WN51 YMW?

You can check the full history of WN51 YMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WN51 YMW registered?

WN51 YMW is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is WN51 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN51 YMW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN51 YMW 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 WN51 YMW. 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.