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AX54 XYD

2005 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,175 mi
Last recorded68,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XYD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,175 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,308 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside rear light

Fail 24 Mar 2022 64,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight damage to offside rear light

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,905 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,185 miles

metal brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,753 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,196 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,249 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,420 miles

Offside Front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall [no cords ]

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lower covers fitted

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking up in tread [age]

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre crack in tread

o/s/f tyre has chunk out of side wall [no cord showing]

Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,329 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box very rusty

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre crack in tread

o/s/f tyre has chunk out of side wall [no cord showing]

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre have damage to outer side wall

crack in o/s/r tyre tread

hand brake high

rear exhaust box heavily corrded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 31,579 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre have damage to outer side wall

crack in o/s/r tyre tread

hand brake high

rear exhaust box heavily corrded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,497 miles

bonnet safety catch semi siezed.

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

handbrake is working slower on n/s/r.

o/s/f tyre outer sudewall has some superficial damage (not exposing stucture).

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch semi siezed.

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

handbrake is working slower on n/s/r.

o/s/f tyre outer sudewall has some superficial damage (not exposing stucture).

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,776 miles

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

srs lamp indicating a fault.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,132 miles

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

handbrake working slower on n/s/r.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

handbrake working slower on n/s/r.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,870 miles

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,451 miles

vehicle has a full lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,320 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 XYD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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