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AX54 XWZ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,829 mi
Last recorded51,829 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 45,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 45,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,473 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,387 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2017 33,382 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,038 miles

Offside Rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,988 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,599 miles

Offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,251 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 28,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyre pressures very low

Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,770 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,612 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 23,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,133 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre pressure appears low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,646 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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 XWZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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