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AV05 DZS

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 158,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 150,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 124,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 43,815 miles

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)

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 DZS 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 81.8%.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 DZS registered?

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

Is AV05 DZS safe to buy?

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