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AX54 XWG

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 100,737 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 100,682 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar ball mounting bolts too short to go through nuts completely

Fail 3 Dec 2024 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar ball mounting bolts too short to go through nuts completely

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 91,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 86,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,772 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 80,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,586 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,819 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,937 miles

hand brak lever has a lot of travel

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 XWG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 XWG registered?

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

Is AX54 XWG safe to buy?

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