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AV05 KVR

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,345 miles

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Engine emissions only just met

Front brakes have slight imbalance

Lower engine mount deteriorated with cracking allowing slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Noise when wheel rotated or hand brake applied

Steering rack and power steering line for heat exchanger

Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,345 miles

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

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Engine emissions only just met

Front brakes have slight imbalance

Lower engine mount deteriorated with cracking allowing slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Noise when wheel rotated or hand brake applied

Steering rack and power steering line for heat exchanger

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,713 miles

Both dip beam patterns deteriorated

Front brakes have slight imbalance across axle

O/s washer jet poor aim

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack and power steering line for heat exchanger (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 96,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both dip beam patterns deteriorated

Front brakes have slight imbalance across axle

O/s washer jet poor aim

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack and power steering line for heat exchanger (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 87,942 miles

N/s windscreen washer jet just adequate

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,079 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,683 miles

brake pads wear lamp on.

bulb failure lamp on.

cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

plastic headlamp covers in poor condition resulting in a visible but poor pattern

rear brake discs corroded.

reverse lamps inop

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,683 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake pads wear lamp on.

bulb failure lamp on.

cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

exhaust heatshield loose.

plastic headlamp covers in poor condition resulting in a visible but poor pattern

rear brake discs corroded.

reverse lamps inop

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,403 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers detioriated

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers detioriated

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,741 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,318 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 KVR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

AV05 KVR is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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