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AV05 LRL

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 999,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sills slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 999,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sills slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside Front tie rod inner ball has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 999,999 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie arm

Offside Front inner tie arm has play

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015
Pass 30 Jun 2014

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside steeringrack slight play in joint

Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

nearside steeringrack slight play in joint

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,972 miles

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 LRL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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