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AV05 DGZ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 114,792 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2017 114,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,166 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing rear centre (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,474 miles

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

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

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

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,340 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

off side rear indicator faded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front headlamp beam images are "flat"

off and near side front tyres show low tread depth.

off side rear jacking block missing.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate shows backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres tread worn uneven.

off side rear jacking block missing.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate shows backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres tread worn uneven.

off side rear jacking block missing.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

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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AV05 DGZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV05 DGZ, 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 AV05 DGZ registered?

AV05 DGZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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