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AX54 TBY

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,108 mi
Last recorded81,108 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,108 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET....16%.NEARSIDE EFFORT LOW,INDICATING IT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 11 Nov 2024 74,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside heavily corroded & undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,098 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,913 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 65,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,894 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 64,894 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 62,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) TO HOSE (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,290 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,147 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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AX54 TBY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AX54 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

AX54 TBY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is AX54 TBY safe to buy?

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