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AV05 KXJ

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,706 mi
Last recorded157,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 157,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,148 miles

vehicle has general corrosion to both chassis and components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,448 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,057 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,920 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,126 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 KXJ 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 86.4%.

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 KXJ, 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

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What year was AV05 KXJ registered?

AV05 KXJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AV05 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 KXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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