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AV05 LLU

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LLU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,722 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Front both tyres scrubbed on outer edge

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

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

Rear both tyres at 3mm tread depth

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,722 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Front both tyres scrubbed on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,214 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,396 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 65,396 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,260 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,260 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,578 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,568 miles

freeplay at handbrake lever

front windscreen damaged in zone a

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,568 miles

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

freeplay at handbrake lever

front windscreen damaged in zone a

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 LLU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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