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AV05 DYU

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank holder corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 95,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 93,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 71,890 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 71,886 miles

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

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

Park brake noisey when tested on RBT

Pass 19 May 2012 66,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,946 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipeshave corrosion to clipped areas

both front tyres low tread depth

Pass 16 May 2009 44,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 30,887 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 DYU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

AV05 DYU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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