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AX54 SYE

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 SYE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,388 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 74,373 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,370 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMPS HAZED

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,133 miles

Both headlight lenses in very poor condition.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 May 2017 73,819 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 15 May 2017 73,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,406 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,955 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake a bit high but has sufficient reserve travel

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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AX54 SYE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX54 SYE, 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 AX54 SYE registered?

AX54 SYE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is AX54 SYE safe to buy?

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