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AX54 XVV

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,369 mi
Last recorded133,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 133,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill . should be seam welded. welds have not taken. steel used too thin (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,249 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake pipes have been undersealed

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,950 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,880 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,117 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,253 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,669 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 XVV is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

AX54 XVV is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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