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AV05 LXB

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,318 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 144,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 137,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover

under shield

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r coil spring showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover

under shield

Fail 18 Dec 2017 114,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both)(rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pump looks slightly wet.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,088 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 67,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,187 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 LXB is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

AV05 LXB is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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