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AV05 DSZ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside plastic lense (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

various rear suspension components and bushes deteriorated but not excessively weakened or excessive play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,022 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,923 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,191 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,261 miles

airbag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,945 miles

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 11 Mar 2010 47,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,461 miles

airbag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,386 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 DSZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DSZ, 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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What year was AV05 DSZ registered?

AV05 DSZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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