2006 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · RX06 GXG

The 2006 Rover 75 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 16 May 2025 at 131,693 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The test one day earlier on 15 May 2025 at the same mileage produced a failure with no defects recorded, a clerical or administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle met requirements at that point. No advisories or defects appear across any test in the chain from 2022 to 2025. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,585 miles per year for a 20-year-old vehicle, consistent with light use. The record shows 117,569 miles on 29 April 2022, rising to 123,681 by 18 May 2023, 128,315 on 2 May 2024, and 131,693 by May 2025. Accumulation is steady at around 4,000 to 5,400 miles annually with no gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest neglected storage or harsh service. The clean test history with zero advisories across four consecutive passes implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though absence of flagged wear items does not confirm component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the Rover 75 of this era is prone to underbody rust not always visible at MOT. The tester logged no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions issues, yet brake discs and coil springs warrant physical measurement given the vehicle's age. Given the sparse but clean record, treat the MOT as evidence of passed compliance rather than proof of proactive upkeep. Verify service history paperwork, check tyre sidewall dates, and confirm the May 2025 failure-with-no-defect entry was a DVSA administrative correction before purchase.