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AV05 WXX

2005 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,411 mi
Last recorded119,411 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,411 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,587 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (front wishbone bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,062 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,084 miles

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

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 WXX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 WXX registered?

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

Is AV05 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 WXX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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