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AV05 HXS

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,438 mi
Last recorded160,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,438 miles

Both Front Shockers have misting of oil

Both Sills heavily undersealed

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

Rear Number plate Worn

Fail 30 Nov 2021 160,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 141,003 miles

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

exhaust corroded slight leak of gasses

Fail 17 Jun 2019 140,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded slight leak of gasses

Pass 15 Jun 2018 132,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,300 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 116,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 109,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased over

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,538 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,908 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 HXS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

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