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AV05 DXU

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 130,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake wear indicator on

n/s of front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,531 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,080 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,080 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 DXU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

AV05 DXU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AV05 DXU safe to buy?

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