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AV05 OJR

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,829 mi
Last recorded177,829 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 177,829 miles

advise o/s n/s front and o/s/r tyres worn on outside edges

advise o/s n/s rear wheel tubs corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 29 May 2025 167,664 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe / inner sills and rear suspension arms been heavily coated with underseal

advise slight play o/s/f steering tie rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2024 157,249 miles

advise rear subframe and suspension arms been heavily coated with underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,472 miles

advise centre exhaust pipe corroded and has slight leak advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front brake discs worn and corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise parts of o/s n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2022 137,491 miles

advise o/s n/s rear upper suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2021 126,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,618 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,438 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,162 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,742 miles

Baby seat in N/S/R

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,853 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,102 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 OJR is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

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

Is AV05 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OJR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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