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AV05 VUN

2005 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VUN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,130 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner inner wheel arch's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 92,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 92,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,149 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear under vehicle covered in underseal limited inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2022 86,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded in places and rear above back box heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2022 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded in places and rear above back box heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,783 miles

both rear lower coil spring carriers corroding

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush perishing

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,783 miles

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

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

both rear lower coil spring carriers corroding

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

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush perishing

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,720 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 69,720 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,194 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,657 miles

tracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,175 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 VUN is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol 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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 VUN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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