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AX54 YCU

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 119,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,778 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Nov 2017 104,761 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 215/55-16

Pass 1 Oct 2016 101,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear direction indicator faded

parking brake low efficiency

starter motor intermittently not working

Fail 10 Oct 2015 95,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake pad sensor lead (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear direction indicator faded

parking brake low efficiency

starter motor intermittently not working

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes front to rear corroded slightly

front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

high level stop lamp partially not working

lower parts of both rear suspension coil springs not visible using designated test equipment, not tested fully

nearside rear direction indicator faded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,379 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes front to rear corroded slightly

front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

high level stop lamp partially not working

lower parts of both rear suspension coil springs not visible using designated test equipment, not tested fully

nearside rear direction indicator faded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,309 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,186 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust box poor

stone chip to screen

unable to check master cylider

various pipes gorroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust box poor

stone chip to screen

unable to check master cylider

various pipes gorroded

Pass 25 May 2010 48,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,872 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 YCU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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