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AU05 KUE

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,814 mi
Last recorded180,814 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KUE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 180,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 175,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 158,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 158,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 151,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,981 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front & rear discs showing corrossion/wear

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front & rear discs showing corrossion/wear

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,872 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,741 miles

front & rear discs showing corrossion/wear

front exhaust pipework rusty

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre average 3mm lower on edge 215/50/17w

o/s/f tyre average 3mm/heavily worn on inner edge

rear tyres showing hi/low spots on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2013 109,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear discs showing corrossion/wear

front exhaust pipework rusty

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre average 3mm lower on edge 215/50/17w

o/s/f tyre average 3mm/heavily worn on inner edge

rear tyres showing hi/low spots on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,924 miles

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres worn low

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs showing wear

rear discs poor condition

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres worn low

slight corrossion n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,380 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,380 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,130 miles

front tyres have 3mm tread

rear tyres have 2.5mm tread

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs worn

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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AU05 KUE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,397 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 AU05 KUE, 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 21 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU05 KUE registered?

AU05 KUE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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