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AV05 LWW

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,652 mi
Last recorded199,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 199,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 193,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 190,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 188,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 178,566 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

pad warning lamp on

Fail 26 May 2015 178,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

pad warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2014 170,710 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ex back box corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 170,710 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ex back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 164,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 164,193 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 164,184 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2012 158,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipe joints starting to corrode

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 30 May 2012 158,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipe joints starting to corrode

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,569 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake runout

Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake runout

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,086 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 58,086 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

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

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