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AV05 OJP

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

193,357 mi
Last recorded193,357 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OJP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 193,357 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 183,954 miles

Front Both fogs lights not working

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 183,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe pitted and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both fogs lights not working

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 174,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 168,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 157,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,825 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,204 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,192 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,457 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 46,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,995 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 OJP is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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