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AV05 DZJ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring base unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,307 miles

Rear backbox corrorded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,307 miles

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

Rear backbox corrorded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,277 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear both front to rear brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,720 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,295 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,849 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,160 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 DZJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DZJ, 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 DZJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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