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AV05 LSL

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,052 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,052 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 00 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,921 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,718 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,985 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,106 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 LSL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 LSL registered?

AV05 LSL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AV05 LSL safe to buy?

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