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AV05 LWK

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,573 mi
Last recorded218,573 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 218,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 218,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 197,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 180,952 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 180,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 165,165 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,614 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scuttle drains partially blocked.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,692 miles

Nearside dip beam on limit of low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect offside rear coil spring fractured. cant see fully.

front tyres have heavy edge wear

rear tyres some edge wear.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,344 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside dip beam on limit of low

Offside rear coil appears cracked but cannot be certain.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some general tyres edge wear

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,096 miles

Nearside headlamp adjusted to lower limit of pass, suspect adjuster fault.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWK is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

Is AV05 LWK safe to buy?

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