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AV05 RZD

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,222 mi
Last recorded150,222 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RZD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 150,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 148,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 148,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 142,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 132,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 132,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,851 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 112,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside repeater lens damaged.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported At rear silencer. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Heatsheild insecure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside repeater lens damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake has just met requirements.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,216 miles

Buckle to offside rear wheel inner rim

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,216 miles

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

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

Buckle to offside rear wheel inner rim

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,750 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,664 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,313 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 RZD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

AV05 RZD is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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