2001 Rover 75 1.9L Diesel · DA51 KTK

The Rover 75 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 161,052 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 25 September 2024 at 155,890 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the supplied record. Recorded mileage sits at 161,052 miles against a 25-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,442 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The history shows steady annual use: 149,672 miles on 21 September 2023, 155,880 miles by 19 September 2024, and 161,052 miles by September 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects logged on any pass. Two failed tests appear in the record, on 9 August 2023 at 149,670 miles and 19 September 2024 at 155,880 miles, yet both list no defects and were followed by passes days later at near-identical mileages. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than owner-neglected repairs. The clean defect history implies previous keepers maintained basic consumables and avoided flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's 2001 build and 161,052 miles. Verify coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition in person, as MOT passes with no advisories do not capture wear below test thresholds. The absence of recorded faults is reassuring but not a substitute for physical assessment of a quarter-century-old Rover.