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AX54 XVB

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XVB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,681 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 92,216 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber top cover loose

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,199 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber top cover loose

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,273 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,259 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,809 miles

brake discs corroded (all four)

minor corrosion various places on underside

nsr jacking point rubber missing

osf headlight access cover missing

slight brake judder observed on roller brake test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 35,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,599 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 XVB is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

AX54 XVB is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is AX54 XVB safe to buy?

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