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AV05 HYN

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,599 mi
Last recorded182,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 182,599 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle coated underneath limiting inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2025 182,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle coated underneath limiting inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2024 175,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassis underneath heavily coated

Fail 15 Jul 2024 174,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 164,305 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 164,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,563 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 146,553 miles

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,320 miles

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

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

Offside Horn not working properly offside horn switch does not work - n/s does (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,649 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rusty only just passable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear covers fitted, some parts not visible. advise checking for rust under front ?

handbrake % low ONLY JUST PASSABLE

headlamp need cleaning just passable ?

small hole in exhaust at front

Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rusty only just passable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear covers fitted, some parts not visible. advise checking for rust under front ?

handbrake % low ONLY JUST PASSABLE

headlamp need cleaning just passable ?

small hole in exhaust at front

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,434 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

ex weak/rusty

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible. advise checking under lower engine cover for rust ?

Fail 16 Nov 2017 119,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

ex weak/rusty

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible. advise checking under lower engine cover for rust ?

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,851 miles

n/s/r park brake performance low.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,596 miles

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

both rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,043 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HYN is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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