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AV05 DZT

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DZT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 158,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 158,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 148,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 134,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 134,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,022 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 111,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,041 miles

excessive travel on park brake

rear brake discs starting to rust on inside

rear number plate loose

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 DZT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZT, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 DZT?

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What year was AV05 DZT registered?

AV05 DZT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AV05 DZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 DZT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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