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AU55 GFA

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 23,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 23,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 23,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 22,833 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 22,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 22,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 22,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ joint point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 22,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 22,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 21,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on inner edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear, worn low on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,275 miles

Front brake discs degrading

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 11,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,089 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,872 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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AU55 GFA is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU55 GFA, 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 AU55 GFA registered?

AU55 GFA is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AU55 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 GFA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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