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AV05 LMX

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,246 mi
Last recorded146,246 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,246 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

rear suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2017 146,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2155516 budget (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on inner treads 2155516

rear exhaust box very corroded

rear suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,121 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake 17% (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre very on outer tread 2155516 budget

Fail 9 Oct 2015 127,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre very on outer tread 2155516 budget

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,324 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded limited life

Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust tail box corroded limited life

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,585 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 104,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,109 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,506 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LMX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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