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AU05 LUR

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LUR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight sweating at offside rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,528 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight sweating at offside rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring suspension pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front suspension top mounting/bearings noisey

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear sub-frame+rear suspension components showing deterioration

surface corrosion on rear boot floor+inner sills

water ingress in o/s/f head-light

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,014 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

excessive corrosion on contact surface of nearside rear disc. slight corrosion to offside rear disc.

imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,014 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excessive corrosion on contact surface of nearside rear disc. slight corrosion to offside rear disc.

imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,682 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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AU05 LUR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AU05 LUR, 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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AU05 LUR is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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