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AV05 VTT

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VTT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 79,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,518 miles

engine under tray fitted

intermitant noise from nearside front

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,548 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SHOWS SIGNS OF RUBBING BUT COULD BE FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR AS I CAN NOT SEE ANYWHERE IT COULD RUB

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 61,533 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO THE POOR CONDITION OF THE METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SHOWS SIGNS OF RUBBING BUT COULD BE FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR AS I CAN NOT SEE ANYWHERE IT COULD RUB

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at support clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,157 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at support clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner boot twisted (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 54,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner boot twisted (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to mid (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to mid (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 48,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,858 miles

Exhaust system corroded and hanger insecure advise center and tail soon

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear inner brake pads need checked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,949 miles

airbag light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,556 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting

n/s/f tyre wall cut x3

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 VTT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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