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AV05 DJF

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

182,917 mi
Last recorded182,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DJF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 182,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension corrosion

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 182,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 179,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 179,489 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 175,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 175,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 170,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 165,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 160,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering rack gators damp

Pass 25 Sep 2019 158,167 miles

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping grease

Steering rack ends damp

Fail 24 Sep 2019 158,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping grease

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack ends damp

Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 156,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 147,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking hose to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb holder not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,901 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 144,901 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery light on

bonnet cable broken

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads appear low

offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Fail 8 Aug 2013 122,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery light on

bonnet cable broken

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads appear low

offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Pass 22 Oct 2011 121,145 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 121,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 114,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,482 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,990 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 DJF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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