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AV05 LPK

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,586 mi
Last recorded144,586 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LPK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,586 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along underside slightly corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, cracking, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2021 144,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine to subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also has a split boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along underside slightly corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, cracking, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,529 miles

Nearside Front Rack boot slight damp

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 140,529 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rack boot slight damp

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,890 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 135,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,489 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 130,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 125,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,930 miles

BOTH front wishbone bushes worn slightly

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front wishbone bushes worn slightly

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,354 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,311 miles

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 31 Mar 2008 30,402 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever getting high

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 LPK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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