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AV05 DVJ

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,182 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeter (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,101 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,636 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tailgate not opening.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,409 miles

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,866 miles

ns headlamp beam pattern dull

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 4,990 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 DVJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DVJ, 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 DVJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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