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AV05 LKM

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,527 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,527 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 46,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,911 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,949 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,606 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 LKM is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

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

Is AV05 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LKM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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