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AU05 LVW

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,860 mi
Last recorded18,860 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 18,860 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 18,852 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 18,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 18,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 18,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 17,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,613 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,701 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 LVW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 LVW registered?

AU05 LVW is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AU05 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LVW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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