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AV05 LUP

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,975 mi
Last recorded136,975 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 136,975 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 9 Aug 2017 136,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box strap corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 120,325 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,660 miles

Both front strut top mount bearings stiff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front strut top mount bearings stiff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,828 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,510 miles

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

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

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 LUP is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

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

Is AV05 LUP safe to buy?

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