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AV05 LVT

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,668 mi
Last recorded146,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,487 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 138,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,360 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear suspension

movement in offside front steering arm

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear suspension

movement in offside front steering arm

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 108,942 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2016 103,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 87,737 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 87,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,151 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,443 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 LVT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

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

Is AV05 LVT safe to buy?

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