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AV05 DRX

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 136,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Dec 2016 124,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,341 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front inner wheel rim damaged.

o/s rear tyre worn on edges.

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre inner and outer treads wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,935 miles

play in o/s/f track arm

Fail 3 Mar 2012 79,935 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 37,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,727 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 26,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap 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 DRX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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