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WX08 HDJ

2008 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Rover 7560,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,621 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,227 miles

wear offside and nearside front track rod ends

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 32,250 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,717 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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WX08 HDJ is a 2008 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,130 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 WX08 HDJ, 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 18 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 HDJ registered?

WX08 HDJ is a 2008 Rover 75, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is WX08 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 HDJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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