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AV05 WZU

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,875 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,183 miles

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

the rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,490 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

the rear brake disc's are corroding.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

the rear brake disc's are corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,311 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,094 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,558 miles

unable to check underbonnet fuel system because of covers

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2009 36,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,185 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 WZU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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