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AX54 TFE

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,919 mi
Last recorded207,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 207,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 207,893 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 195,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 195,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D Bush Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 183,363 miles

Exhaust rear box corroding on outer shell

Front tyres have uneven wear on edges (215/55/16)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside gearbox seal leaking oil

Reverse light not working

Fail 26 May 2017 182,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust rear box corroding on outer shell

Front tyres have uneven wear on edges (215/55/16)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside gearbox seal leaking oil

Reverse light not working

Pass 31 May 2016 172,424 miles

Diesel around fuel tank, no sign of tank leaking

Exhaust rear box corroding

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear lower suspension arms corroding

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 27 May 2016 172,342 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Diesel around fuel tank, no sign of tank leaking

Exhaust rear box corroding

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear lower suspension arms corroding

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2015 160,400 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 160,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 151,675 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 151,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 145,732 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2012 135,819 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 135,760 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,352 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear view mirror repaired with tape

Fail 27 Jan 2011 125,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag light on

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear view mirror repaired with tape

Pass 28 Jan 2010 113,548 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,961 miles

bellypan fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,919 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TFE is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFE, 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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AX54 TFE is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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