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AV05 DHU

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on minimum in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 106,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of outer sill by jacking point has corroded through within 30 cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod joint or connection to rack has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of outer sill by jacking point within 30 cm of trailing arm mounting has corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on minimum in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,995 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,336 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,923 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,406 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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AV05 DHU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel 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 AV05 DHU, 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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AV05 DHU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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