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AV05 DNE

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,609 mi
Last recorded65,609 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DNE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,573 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2017 58,569 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear seat upper (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight leak on the offside steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,724 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,716 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,681 miles

centre stop lamp in the rear window not connected

Fail 2 May 2013 44,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,771 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,771 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,864 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,935 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 DNE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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