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AV05 LWC

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,329 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,906 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2019 118,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 118,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,327 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damaged over 40mm outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged over 40mm outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,050 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,270 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,963 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,413 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,430 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,430 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,851 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 5 May 2009 50,087 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smeering

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,631 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 LWC 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 76.2%.

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

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