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AV05 LLE

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,509 miles

Central Rear Upper rear upper stop light not working

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust has a minor leak rear silencer exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle body and suspension showing signs of surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2026 119,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low front n/s head lamp to low [dip] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect front o/s headlamp wrong image[dip] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s outer c v boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer exhaust box showing signs of corrosion [small leak of gases ] (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Fail 20 Jan 2026 119,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & off side front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner rack leaking slightly

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

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

both rear sill ends slightly corroded

front & rear sub frames & suspension parts corroded

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear & off side rear trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front & rear sub frames & suspension parts corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear sub frames & rear suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,914 miles

both rear brake disc slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted time off test

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

both rear brake disc slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted time off test

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear sill getting corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted time off test

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,180 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear sill getting corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,062 miles

both front suspension bushes getting perished

rear brake disc slightly corroded

under tray fitted time off test

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,888 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,771 miles

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 28 Apr 2016 72,591 miles

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

Nearside front direction indicator full of water

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,904 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low and slightly out of shape

o/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear message displayed

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,608 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 29,608 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LLE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver 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 LLE, 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 LLE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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