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AX54 UCJ

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UCJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 121,822 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,111 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,534 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 103,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside bonnet catch or cable siezed

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,793 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside bonnet catch or cable siezed

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,124 miles

oil leaks evident on undertray

rear exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,122 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank corroded (possibly excessively inside clips)

oil leaks evident on undertray

rear exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,188 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil breather pipe joiner split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,035 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 UCJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

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

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