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AV05 VXD

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 140,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 135,994 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 131,280 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 131,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 128,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,029 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,149 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,483 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers slight smearing

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,082 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,002 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,107 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VXD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

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

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