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AV05 LWE

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills and jacking point corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,929 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,100 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,689 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 LWE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

AV05 LWE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AV05 LWE safe to buy?

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