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AX54 XUW

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,104 mi
Last recorded191,104 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XUW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 191,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 178,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(original failure) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 178,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 143,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 143,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,286 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 126,286 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf top suspension mount slightly rough

Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,817 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf top suspension mount slightly rough

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,413 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,597 miles

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

hand brake near end travel

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,857 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,314 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 XUW is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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