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AV05 VRM

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,025 mi
Last recorded63,025 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VRM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 63,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,269 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,990 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side handbrake lower effort total 16%

tyres edge wear cracks

Fail 7 Aug 2019 54,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side handbrake lower effort total 16%

tyres edge wear cracks

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,803 miles

front exhaust flexible corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,527 miles

front exhaust flexible pipe corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,577 miles

tyres edge wear - near side rear low tread

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,092 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,092 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)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,231 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 VRM is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AV05 VRM is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AV05 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VRM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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