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AV05 UDS

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 141,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever loose (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hole in brake pedal rubber

Offside Door mirror cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,113 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Note;- BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges & tread depths approx.3-4mm

Note;- Cleaning BOTH headlamps improved, BUT will require HEADLAMP renewal.

Note;- Nearside outer body sill has damage & BOTH nearside jacking pads missing?

Note;- Parking brake improved, does need parking shoes to bed-in & re-adjustment again

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 130,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring lower pan, upper side location for anti roll bar linkage corroded AND holed to excess (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring retaining pan, upper area, rear anti roll bar link locating point/fixing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note;- BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges & tread depths approx.3-4mm

Note;- Nearside outer body sill has damage & BOTH nearside jacking pads missing?

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,334 miles

Nearside BODY SILL HAS DAMAGE!

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

slight wear in BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE top bearings/mounts

Fail 21 Sep 2016 123,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lamp, emitting white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded & broken, can fall away at any time (7.1.1)

Nearside BODY SILL HAS DAMAGE!

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

Nearside Rear FOG LAMP INOPERTIVE

exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded & flaking away

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,699 miles

Centre Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front inner rack arm ball joint has play

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front inner rack arm ball joint has play

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- Offside Headlamp slightly dull beam than nearside.

Note;- crack in nearside tail lamp.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 105,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NOTE;- rear bearing(s) noisey could be due condition of parking brake OR condition of disc(s)?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- Offside Headlamp slightly dull beam than nearside.

Note;- crack in nearside tail lamp.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 96,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NOte;- exhaust rear silencer backbox outter casing detoriated, BUT not blowing.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NOte;- exhaust rear silencer backbox outter casing detoriated, BUT not blowing.

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

Note;- nearside rear fog lamp inopertive.

Note;- nearside rear tail lamp loose at top corner, BUT secure.

Note;- pad warning lamp on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,942 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,909 miles

front brake discs near to minimum thickness will require attension

rear anti roll bar starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,121 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 UDS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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