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AV05 DVO

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,779 mi
Last recorded141,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 141,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 130,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Possible water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZR18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZR18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 106,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 92,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,564 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,273 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,167 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

travel on hand brake....

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,293 miles

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

travel on hand brake....

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 DVO is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

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

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