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AV05 LME

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LME
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 158,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 158,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 146,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 136,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,794 miles

front antirollbar nearside drop link bent

offside front wing damaged

water in boot

Fail 7 Apr 2010 115,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front antirollbar nearside drop link bent

offside front wing damaged

water in boot

Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,793 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,793 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LME is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

AV05 LME is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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