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AV05 LWU

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,594 miles

Exhaust back box corroded & middle exhaust heat sheild dropped on to pipe.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 100,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust back box corroded & middle exhaust heat sheild dropped on to pipe.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,358 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,144 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray damaged

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 133,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 95,889 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 LWU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

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