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AV05 WWZ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 108,506 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,201 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 99,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,594 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,644 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,876 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,706 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 WWZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

AV05 WWZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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