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AV05 HMC

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,457 mi
Last recorded54,457 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,457 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack both side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 54,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack both side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,760 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 49,759 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,517 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jun 2023 46,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,517 miles

front brake discs corroded at inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 36,327 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 36,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 352,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,459 miles

All Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,459 miles

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

All Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 28,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,503 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 HMC is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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