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AV05 DMX

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,270 mi
Last recorded186,270 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 186,270 miles

fluid leak on steering rack

front brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Apr 2017 186,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fluid leak on steering rack

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 182,146 miles

both headlamp aims poor (lenses cloudy)

centre exhaust leaking and very corroded

play to limit in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 176,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

both rear tyres outer edges devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2014 166,975 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on both edges to limits at time of test

handbrake on height limits

o/s/ wiper blade poor

rear shockabsorbers damp

Fail 8 Apr 2014 166,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres devoid of tread on both edges to limits at time of test

handbrake on height limits

o/s/ wiper blade poor

rear shockabsorbers damp

Pass 8 Apr 2013 157,266 miles

exhaust poor

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre to limits

Fail 3 Apr 2013 157,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 150,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 143,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 137,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,348 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,758 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 DMX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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