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AV05 KXW

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 85,635 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake discs

front subframe corroded

sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,982 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,957 miles

exaust corroded

rear suspension arms corrooded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 82,955 miles

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

exaust corroded

rear suspension arms corrooded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,903 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play in n/s front drop link

o/s rear sill/jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,362 miles

head lights faded

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play in n/s track rod end

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,471 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,321 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,420 miles

rear subframe-spring hangers corroded

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,030 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in rack

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,276 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front bottom ball joint gaitor perishrd

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,223 miles

advise left front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise left rear brake disc as surface rust on outer face

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,892 miles

rear disks rusted.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,386 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake

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 KXW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

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

Is AV05 KXW safe to buy?

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