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AX54 VXT

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lamp plastics

Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,475 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking but not showing cords

all brake pipes greased limiting visual inspection

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

steering wheel has slight play, movement relative to column

under covers fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,531 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front headlamp lenses slightly dull

front to rear brake pipes greased at time of tert limiting visual inspection

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

off side rear tyre damaged on outer wall not showing cords

off side rear tyre perished and starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

front headlamp lenses slightly dull

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall not showing cords

off side front tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,029 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded coming adrift

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear suspension arm bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded coming adrift

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,646 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust section deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,645 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust section deteriated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,349 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,867 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pipes have been painted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear top shock absorber mount deteriated

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,867 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pipes have been painted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear top shock absorber mount deteriated

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 56,364 miles

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

backbox bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,211 miles

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

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 VXT is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

AX54 VXT is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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