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AV05 LXD

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,846 mi
Last recorded138,846 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,846 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges smooth 2mm + cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gator damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,477 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure Lamp unit loose (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

all brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,774 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 101,008 miles

Offside Front wiper splitting on end

rear box corroded

ront lower arm rear bush's slight movement

sill kit fitted

steering rack and both boots damp with fluid

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,349 miles

both front rack boot damp with oil

Fail 30 Nov 2016 98,349 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit

both front rack boot damp with oil

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,842 miles

Front tyres worn low close to limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering rack damp

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn edges

chip in screen

offside front steering rack boot damp

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,997 miles

both front steering rack boots damp with oil

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,279 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 87,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chip in screen

front and rear dicsc corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 81,440 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chip in screen

front and rear dicsc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,525 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 75,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,971 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,806 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 LXD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

AV05 LXD is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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