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AX54 YJF

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,957 miles

Underside Slightly Corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 97,957 miles

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

Underside Slightly Corroded

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,488 miles

underside slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 95,488 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,939 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr tyre inner wall perishing

ubcc

undrer body corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Jun 2023 90,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr tyre inner wall perishing

ubcc

undrer body corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body components to corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body components to corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 84,438 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 84,065 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 84,065 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,817 miles

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

centre brake light inopp

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre brake light inopp

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,446 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main suspension arms have surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones inner rear voided bushes slightly deteriorated. No action required at present. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,107 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 YJF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

AX54 YJF is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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